You should write 3 pages double spaced assignment based on article which is related to employment contract or sales contract topic. You should find current event or news which is related to employment
business law in the news
Assignment Objectives:
Through this assignment, students will:
Research examples of business law cases or issues
Summarize key facts relating to simple legal situations
Identify the law that would apply in a simple legal situation
Describe consequences and outcomes relating to simple legal case studies
Relate legal requirements to internal controls of other areas of business administration such as business
Identify legal protections and risks associated with different forms of businesses and use of agents,
Assignment instructions:
Not a day passes without a news story on an issue concerning business law. Examples include court decisions and the passage of legislation in a regulatory area affecting business, corporate governance issues or liability concerns for entrepreneurs.
For this assignment, students are invited to analyse a current even relevant to the course material. The article, which can be sourced in a newspaper, business report, magazine, or authoritative website, must pertain to one or more topics covered in weeks 1 to 5 of the course. Students must:
Clearly and concisely summarize the article;
Identify, discuss and analyze the primary business law issues covered in the article, making links to all relevant secondary issues and concepts; and
Comment on the actions taken by the parties.
Students whose choice of issues demonstrates creativity and a deep understanding of the selected topic will score well. Please see the scoring rubric below for further information on how this assignment will be marked.
Assignment delivery format:
There is flexibility with the delivery format of the assignment, however, students must meet all assignment outcome expectations regardless of the format they choose. Examples of delivery include:
Written format, in a text not exceeding 3 pages (double-spaced, 12 point font)
business law in the news – scoring rubric
| Excellent | Very Good | Average | Below Expectations | Points Possible |
| - interesting and creative choice of article - all relevant points are clearly and concisely summarized and logically presented - very well organized (strong introduction, analysis, conclusion, etc.) - strong analysis and evidence of critical thinking - details as defined in the assignment are fully developed - respects maximum page/time allotment | - simple choice of article - most relevant points are summarized - generally well organized (appropriate introduction, analysis conclusion, etc.) - some good analyses and evidence of critical thinking - Some details as defined in the assignment missing | - simple or basic choice of article - points are summarized, but details are missing - somewhat organized - basic analysis and little evidence of critical thinking - several details as defined in the assignment were missing - exceeds maximum page/time allotment or is far too short | - poor choice of article - weak summary, with many details missing - poorly organized - weak analysis and little or no evidence of critical thinking shown - did not follow directions or is missing one or more required elements - exceeds maximum page/time allotment or is far too short | /10 |
