MM 519 - Legal Issues in Management

3 credits
Acquaints the manager with basic legal concepts in the field of liability, including personal injury, malpractice, product liability, and the available defenses. Students are introduced to the ways contracts are formed, including their development, problems, and pitfalls. An introduction to basic employment law and concepts covers the fundamentals defining wrongful termination and the practical ways employers can protect themselves. Presents an overview of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Graded (A-F) only.