Business Law and Ethics

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Explained the ethical question of Normandale’s actions to copy and sell the knock-off products

20

Detailed the Federal and or State intellectual property laws and their application to this situation.

24

Listed and explained what damages, if any, that Mathis suffered as a result of Normandale’s actions.

24

Compared and contrasted the various viewpoints regarding social responsibility of corporations such as Normandale.

24

Recommended an ethical code for Normandale that would prevent a reoccurrence of a similar situation.

24

Determined and explained any consequences to Normandale’s owners in terms of personal liability toward Mathis.

20

Determined and explained any consequences to Normandale’s owners in terms of criminal liability toward Mathis.

20

Writing Components (20% of LASA 1 grade)

Organization (12 points): Introduction, Thesis, Transitions, and Conclusion.

Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, Spelling, and Sentence structure.

APA Elements (16 points): Attribution, Paraphrasing, and Quotations.

Style (4 points): Audience, and Word Choice.

44

Total:

200