Business Government and Society
From the Textbook: Baron, D. P. (2010). Business and its environment (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
Chapter 9: Antitrust: Economics, Law, and Politics
Chapter 10: Regulation: Law, Economics, and Politics
Chapter 11: Environmental Management and Sustainability
Five foreign students have just joined your class. They know very little about the US political system. In 500 words, write a short essay describing our congressional system, its membership, its rights and responsibilities, its committee structure, and its relationship with the President. Be sure to note current issues discussed in the text.
You are an entrepreneur in a fast growing high-tech industry. You have heard that the government plans to begin regulatory actions soon on your products. Because the industry is so new, there are no organizations joined together to look after the collective interests of the industry. In 500 words, what would you do in such a situation? What would you suggest others in your industry do? Be specific.
In 500 words, what are the issues concerning antitrust laws and enforcement? Who is involved and why? How would you recommend that the system be changed and why?
