A Manager’s Handbook: “All people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future”

Contents

Introduction to Law and Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 3
Legal Dispute Resolution Process and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms 4
Business and the Constitution and Administrative Law 5
Business Crimes, Business Torts, and Product Liability 6
Contracts 7
Business Structure and Securities Regulation 8
Business Property and Antitrust Law 9
Employment Law 10

Introduction to Law and Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Include in this section information from Assignment 1.2.

BP Oil, crisis in the Gulf
The careless and unethical approach that BP Oil practices when drilling for oil, led to one of the largest man-made disaster in history. The Gulf of Mexico has had devastating results due to BP’s lack of action in regards to emergency protocol. Though the spill has since been capped and controlled, the aftermath isn’t going anywhere soon, with new problems emerging daily from the spill itself and from cleanup efforts as well.
The extent of damage is numerous, and will cost BP millions of not billions in awards from the many law suits that stand, as well as ones pending. BP will never be able to fully restore or recover what once was.
27,000 workers are presently involved with cleanup efforts; Scientists from all fields are giving advice as well. A major cause for concern for all involved in relief efforts was the high heat and humidity. Oil protestant suits worn by workers and cleanup crew make the 100 degree weather feel like 175, making heat stoke a high threat. These suits are worn to protect from harmful contaminants which can manifest into physical and psychological ailments (catch 22).
It’s obvious that BP learned nothing from the Exxon Valdez disaster,