Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Moral, Legal, or Ethical?

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Is this promoting fair employment practices? Support your response. Can you spot the issues? Subject: Academics versus Athletics Moral Ethical Legal Is it morally incorrect to prioritize athletic spending over other college costs? Is this promoting fair employment practices? Support your response. Should state governments become involved in public college/university athletic spending? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 3

Can you spot the issues? Subject: Academics Versus Athletics Moral Ethical Legal Add your comments. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Is there evidence of age discrimination? Can you spot the issues? Subject: Pricing medical coverage Moral Ethical Legal Discuss the pros and cons of charging an aging population more for insurance. Is there evidence of age discrimination? In Stop age discrimination John Rother writes, “This unfair practice would continue to keep affordable coverage out of reach for older Americans who need insurance protections the most.” What are your thoughts on this subject? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 5

Can you spot the issues? Subject: Pricing medical coverage Moral Ethical Legal Add your comments. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 6

Review Compare ethical business practices and legal practices. Name a law that impacts business practices. How does the Fair Labor Standards Act benefit today’s youth? Describe an illegal business practice. Give an example of a major legal issue affecting today’s business practices. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 7

Formal Assessment Students individually research and present an article with moral, ethical, and legal implications. Presentation requirements Time: 3- to 4- minutes Topic : Moral, Ethical, and Legal Business Practices Size: Individual presentation Content: Must state at least one legal conflict Note: Grading rubric is attached. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 8