Role and Functions of Law and Society Natasha Jackson LAW/421 August 20‚ 2014 Machelle Thompson Roles and Functions of Law in Society Ages ago‚ our forefather created a structure for rules of conduct called laws. Law helps to enforce and maintain ethical standards and civil obedience. In business and society the rules of conduct are essential to preserving order and harmony. The complexities of the law can be somewhat mind boggling when in fact the intent is to simplify discord. Nonetheless
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In the following scenario‚ a female student‚ Suzy‚ in her first-year of university visits a male doctor at the Student Health Centre‚ to which‚ she is told that she has a minor vaginal infection and is then further questioned about her sexual activity. After she mentions the number of sexual partners she has had in the past year and states that she “likes sex‚” the doctor makes a judgmental remark by saying he does not believe a girl of her age should be behaving this way and advises her to go see
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This case study from the first paper through now has always left me questioning what was the right course of action‚ and what would be wrong to do. After reading how different classmates took the same information provided and concluded on how to respond I was somewhat amazed to see not only those who felt that ‘duty to warn and protect’ did not apply here‚ but even the differences in how those who did agree came to their conclusions as to why they would warn‚ and what other processes they would take
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Function and Role of Law in Business and Society LAW 421 Function and Role of Law in Business and Society Our system of societal life could not exist without a set of rules that govern human behavior or business interactions. Black’s Law Dictionary defines these rules‚ called “law‚” as “the body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority‚ and having legal binding force” (Melvin‚ p. 4‚ 2011). The most important aspects of law is that it creates duties‚ obligations‚ and
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demand of medical imaging in the area and to keep with the new technology that is changing medical imaging and medicine in general. The current radiology department has about six full time employees and three part time employees. The new expanded department will have about twelve fulltime employees and six part time employees. The radiology department is going to add a computerized tomography machine and ultrasound machine. There is only one facility that offers CT scan and ultrasound in the area
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LAW/421 Version 1 Contemporary Business Law Individual Assignment: Role and Functions of Law Paper Laws are set by government to create a better society and business transactions. Laws are created and do force us to give some our freedom to be able to live in a safe environment and feel comfortable to make transactions. Through Laws it helps adjust social behavior‚ which allows society to work effectively. Laws also are put forth to have ethical standards in society and business‚ so that no one
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billboards as an opportunity to raise much needed revenues‚ while Peoria had issues with the location so close to Peoria residents and businesses. The fine line with this campaign was to not interfere with another city’s governance‚ while at the same time‚ building
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Case 2 – The Drinking Problem Mr. Collins has dysphasia and enjoys a beer with his son each day in his private room on ward B. Roma (RN assigned to care for Mr. Collins) reads a note in the case notes‚ that Doctor Rich and the speech therapist have ordered thickened fluids for Mr. Collins. That note was written 5 days ago. The current nursing care plan also states ‘thickened fluids’. Mr. Collins tells Roma that he has discussed the matter with the doctor and the speech therapist and is aware of
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Case Scenario: Big Time Toymaker Tabitha Szoltysik LAW/421 September 22‚ 2014 Phillip Quintana Case Scenario: Big Time Toymaker 1. At what point‚ if ever‚ did the parties have a contract? I think the parties had a contract as soon as BTT sent over the email names Strat Deal. If it weren’t in the exclusive negotiation agreement that stated the no distribution contract valid unless it’s in writing‚ then I would say they were in a contract when Chou accepted
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ARTICLE SYNOPSIS In your own words‚ summarize the article. The article details the growing world of businesses and the law’s need to keep up to regulate new developments. A lot of companies now offer services or products online in some capacity‚ making them an E-Business. Some companies operate almost entirely online‚ such as Amazon. Other companies that operate mostly offline‚ such as Coca Cola‚ still maintain some sense of presence online. As businesses grow in these capacities‚ they must
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