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Business and Legal Concepts

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Business and Legal Concepts emphasizes the ethical and legal dimensions of conducting business. The course focuses on application of ethical concepts, historical events that have shaped business law in the United States, the U.S. court systems, contracts, insurance, and various areas of law that impact business operations.

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Discuss and demonstrate ways to value diversitySummarize ethical responsibilities of business owners toward employees and consumersResearch and share information on legislation involving ethical issuesExplain the role of insurance in risk management and mitigationIdentify types of crimes businesses may commitDescribe types of crimes directed toward businessesExplain the nature of negotiable instruments, including the essentials of negotiabilityResearch and share information about the jurisdictions and characteristics of civilExplain the rationale for governmental regulation of business activitiesResearch and share information on ways businesses may be organizedDiscuss and explain the classes of contracts and describe methods of offer and acceptanceExplain concepts of agency and employment lawExplain the differences between an employee and an independent contractorResearch and explain the principles of property ownership and acquisition
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