361 Contracts in Business Relationships Analysis of the nature and functions of contracts in law, including their uses in merchandising, intellectual property, secured transactions, and employment relationships. The economic functions and consequences of agency, partnerships, and corporations. The social, political, technological, and ethical issues confronting contemporary managers and the modern corporation. The role of business in society. Social policy, decision making and social accounting.
Cases illustrate problems and concepts covered.
394G Behavior in the Global Economy Explores the problem of culture and management as Western categories not necessarily relevant for other human groups. An exploratory attitude encouraged which helps sharpen skills for decision making and increases personal sensitivities to a very complex world in which management is but one issue among many. Topics include strikes, the process of collective bargaining, contract administration, labor laws, and current major issues. Includes a personality profile of an influential figure in management and union relations, and in-depth study of one collective bargaining process. 446 Small Business Management Groups of two or three students assigned consulting positions with local small business firms to determine problems and opportunities of these firms and to recommend actions and solutions.