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Legal Environment of Business (06.41500)

North Paulding High School
Fall 2014






Course Description and Pathway Information
Legal Environment of Business addresses statutes and regulations affecting businesses, families, and individuals.
All students will benefit with the knowledge of business law as they will eventually assume roles as citizens,
workers, and consumers in their communities and in society at large.
Students will get an overview of business law while concentrating on the legal aspects of business ownership and
management. Legal issues addressed include court procedures, contracts, torts, consumer law, employment law,
environmental law, international law, ethics, and the role of the government in business. Students will not only
understand the concepts, but will also apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions, decisions, and
choices.
Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the
business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the
impact of effective presentation skills are expanded in this course to prepare students to be college and career
ready. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout this course to demonstrate
skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business
Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills and content standards of this
course.
Legal Environment of Business is the second course in the Entrepreneurship (Small Business Development)
pathway in the Business Management & Administration Cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have
successfully completed the first course in the pathway Introduction to Business & Technology. Upon completion of
Legal Environment of Business, students will finish the pathway with Entrepreneurship. The EOPA (End of
Pathway Assessment) for the Entrepreneurship pathway is General Management from NOCTI.
Students who complete the Entrepreneurship pathway will have gained knowledge and skills needed to launch and
operate their own business. Students would also be able to take on positions such as General Manager or
Operations Manager.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
FBLA is a co-curricular student organization that plays an integral part in the components of the Business &
Technology course standards. FBLA activities are incorporated throughout this course and the rest of the Business
and Computer Science courses. Students are strongly urged to join FBLA ($25) to benefit from the wealth of
opportunities the organization has to offer.
Instructor: Jennifer Heflin
Phone: 770-433-9400
Email: jheflin@paulding.k12.ga.us
Website*: http://www.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage.aspx?id=12531737
*Can be easily accessed through the main NPHS website.
Office: Room 1000
Office
Hours:
3:30 4:00 M-W; 8:00 8:25 M-F
Other times by appointment.
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Course Standards
BMA-LEB-1: Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
BMA-LEB-2: Compare and contrast the relationship between ethics and law for a business.
BMA-LEB-3: Explain and illustrate through simulation the process by which a legal dispute is resolved for a
business and personal issue.
BMA-LEB-4: Investigate major crimes affecting business and the impact on a business.
BMA-LEB-5: Evaluate the use of tort law in a business setting.
BMA-LEB-6: Demonstrate an understanding of contractual relationships.
BMA-LEB-7: Categorize, evaluate, and assess specific statutory/regulatory schemes impact on a business.
BMA-LEB-8: Illustrate and defend the challenges of applying existing law to e-commerce.
BMA-LEB-9: Research and summarize the influence of diverse cultures and customs on business practices while
detailing awareness in business operations.
BMA-LEB-10: Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education
courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, entrepreneurship development,
and competitive events.


Units/Topics

Duration (Weeks) Unit/Topic Standard
2 Employability BMA-LEB-1
9 Ethics and the Law
BMA-LEB-2
BMA-LEB-3
BMA-LEB-4
BMA-LEB-5
5 Operation Laws for Business
BMA-LEB-6
BMA-LEB-7
BMA-LEB-8
1 International Law BMA-LEB-9
18 FBLA Integration (Every Week) BMA-LEB-10

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Instructional Materials
Software: Microsoft Office 2013
Textbook: Glencoe Business and Personal Law: Real-World Connections 2008
Other Resources: newspapers, periodicals, internet websites (including Web 2.0 tools), videos,
handouts, etc.
Instructional Supplies
3-Ring Binder
Notebook Paper
Pencil/Pen
Flash Drive (Recommended)
Headphones (Recommended)
Email Account to be used to sign up for
ClassJump.com and other Web 2.0 tool
websites. *

* A Microsoft Live ID will allow you to have access to 25GB free storage on Microsoft's OneDrive. This
allows you to access files from any computer. A gmail account would be beneficial in the same sense to
gain access to Google Drive to access files from any computer and have access to software similar to
Microsoft Office.

Instructional Methodologies

Lecture/Demonstration
Individual Application
Discussion
Guided and Independent Practice
Cooperative Learning
Handouts
Guest Speakers
Publications
Internet

Grade Evaluation Grading Scale
23% Formative Assessments (Daily Work, Quizzes, Homework) A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
F = 69 and below
57% Summative Assessments (Projects, Unit Exams)
20% Final Exam (Performance and Objective)
100% Final Grade

Make-Up Policy
It is the student's responsibility to make up all missed assignments when absent from class. Students have
3 days to make up work from an excused absence. If an assignment was due the day you were absent, the
assignment is due the day you return.

Late Work
If an assignment is accepted late the student will receive a 5 point deduction for each day past the due
date.


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Expectations for Academic Success

1. Participate in discussions and ask questions
2. Participate constructively as a team member
3. Complete daily classwork assignments
4. Problem solve and accept challenges
5. Challenge yourself to continuously improve


Classroom & Computer Lab Expectations

Legal Environment of Business is a business education course, therefore, all students are expected to conduct
themselves in a professional manner. Acting in a professional manner refers to behavior expected of
individuals in the workplace. Examples of acting in a professional manner include being on time, turning in
assignments on time, and not disrupting the learning process. Acting in a nonprofessional manner will result
in consequences.

Class will be conducted from bell to bell.
Show up for class each day.
No food, drinks, candy, or gum will be allowed.
Show respect and courtesy to all people.
Handle all equipment and materials with care.
Stay on task.
Default settings should not be changed.
Sharing of work is dishonest and will warrant disciplinary action.
Passwords are not to be shared with anyone for any reason.
Turn in all work in a neat and professional manner.
Be familiar with the student Handbook because all school policies apply and are enforced in the
classroom and labs.


Teacher has the right to make adjustments to the syllabus as deemed necessary throughout the semester.
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Please read, sign, and return as soon as possible.


Legal Environment of Business

Classroom/Lab agreement
I have read and understand the course syllabus including classroom/lab rules and regulations. I
understand I will be using school equipment and I will take care of it in a proper manner.

Student Name (print)

Student Signature

Parent/Guardian Name (print)

Parent/Guardian Signature

Parent/Guardian Email Address



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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION CAREER CLUSTER
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS PACING GUIDE
Duration
(Weeks)
Unit/Topic Standard
FBLA Integration
& Projects
2 Employability BMA-ENT-1 Dress for Success (State Project)
9 Ethics and The Law
BMA-LEB-2
BMA-LEB-3
BMA-LEB-4
BMA-LEB-5
Ethic Brochure / Presentation (State
Project)
Ethics and Safety Quiz (BAA)
Mock Trials
5 Operation Laws for Business
BMA-LEB-6
BMA-LEB-7
BMA-LEB-8
Emerging Business Issues (Competitive
Event)
Contract Party
Consumer Credit Brochure
Employment Poster
1 International Law BMA-LEB-9
Business Ethics (Competitive Event)
International Business Project
18 FBLA Integration (Every Week) BMA-ENT-10
Business Achievement Awards
State Project Find It!
Promotion of FBLA Activities: March of
Dimes, Bubble Soccer, and other
fundraising opportunities