Legal Environment of Business: A Critical Thinking Approach (4th Edition) [Hardcover]

Nancy K. Kubasek (Author), Bartley A Brennan (Author), Neil Browne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 11, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0131498568 | ISBN-13: 978-0131498563 | Edition: 4

A book that readers new to the subject can actually understand, this non-intimidating treatment about very complex subject matter contains cases that are extremely topical and interesting. The emphasis is on ethics, allowing readers to identify the values that influence how cases are decided. Authored by experts in the field, this exciting compilation of today’s hot-button issues will prove an excellent introduction to business and legal issues. The legal environment of business is thoroughly treated in an extremely reader-friendly manner; various topics  include: the American legal system, dispute resolution, constitutional principles, cyberlaw, white-collar crime, contracts, sales, product and service liability, the law of property, agency law, labor-management relations, environmental law, securities trading and issuance, antitrust laws, and debtor-creditor relations. An excellent desk reference for the legal departments of any business, this book also provides an interesting read for anyone interested in business and ethics.

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From the Publisher

Taking a dynamic -- and very contemporary -- approach to Legal business studies, this text covers introductory topics, private law, and public law -- but offers an alternative to the traditional method of case analysis. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating a questioning dimension into legal reasoning -- one which involves critical thinking and the consideration of the impact of values (ethics) on the outcome being considered. It outlines an authoritative step-by-step model for critical thinking/ethical analysis, and gives students hands-on opportunities to develop these skills. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

You can think critically about the legal environment of business at many different levels. To accelerate your critical thinking, we are offering a special free supplement called, Asking the Right Questions About the Legal Environment of Business, developed by critical thinking expert, M. Neil Browne. This free supplement includes the following chapters:

Ch 1: The Benefit of Asking the Right Questions
Ch 2: What Are the Issues and Conclusion?
Ch 3: What Are the Reasons?
Ch 4: Which Words or Phrases Are Ambiguous?
Ch 5: What Are the Value Conflicts and Conclusions?
Ch 6: What Significant Information Is Omitted?

Each chapter explains and models a particular critical thinking skill. Numerous illustrations are included for students to see skills in action. Especially valuable, given the renewed interest in ethics in the business curriculum, is Chapter 5, which focuses on ethical norms as a common basis for belief and action. This chapter assumes many values that are common assumptions in legal reasoning. In addition, there are discussions of common value conflicts and explanations as to how these conflicts play out in real relationships.

This exciting supplement allows students to make great strides in shaping the essential life skill of thinking critically.

To order this free supplement with the text, please order value-pack ISBN 0-13-078121-5.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 888 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (July 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131498568
• ISBN-13: 978-0131498563
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #685,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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