Business Ethics and Law I (2024)

Understand the career pathway(s) and career opportunities in the Business Ethics and Law pathway. 1,00

  • 1

    Understand career opportunities in the Business Ethics and Law pathway.1.01

    1. A

      Understand career opportunities in the Business Ethics and Law pathway. 1.01.A

      1. 1

        Career research1.01.A.1

      2. 2

        High-skill, high-wage, or in-demand careers in pathway 1.01.A.2

        1. a

          Local1.01.A.2.a

        2. b

          State1.01.A.2.b

        3. c

          National1.01.A.2.c

      3. 3

        Relevant career and postsecondary requirements1.01.A.3

  • 2

    Understand opportunities in DECA and/or FBLA.1.02

    1. A

      Understand opportunities in DECA and/or FBLA 1.02.A

      1. 1

        Skill development1.02.A.1

      2. 2

        Leadership 1.02.A.2

      3. 3

        Service learning1.02.A.3

      4. 4

        Competitive and professional development experiences1.02.A.4

Understand the development of durable employability skills.2.00

  • 1

    Recognize durable employability skills and their importance.2.01

    1. A

      Recognize durable employability skills and their importance. 2.01.A

      1. 1

        Adaptability2.01.A.1

      2. 2

        Collaboration2.01.A.2

      3. 3

        Communication2.01.A.3

      4. 4

        Critical thinking2.01.A.4

      5. 5

        Empathy2.01.A.5

      6. 6

        Learner’s mindset2.01.A.6

      7. 7

        Personal responsibility2.01.A.7

  • 2

    Understand the development of durable employability skills.2.02

    1. A

      Understand the development of durable employability skills2.02.A

      1. 2

        Strategies for developing skills2.02.A.2

      2. 1

        Relevance to pathway careers2.02.A.1

Understand ethical and legal issues affecting business.3.00

  • 1

    Understanding ethical reasoning and consequences for businesses.3.01

    1. A

      Understand ethics and regulations. 3.01.A

      1. 1

        Code of ethics3.01.A.1

        1. a

          Morals3.01.A.1.a

        2. 1

          Respect3.01.A.1.a.1

        3. 2

          Integrity3.01.A.1.a.2

        4. b

          Consequential 3.01.A.1.b

        5. c

          Rule-based3.01.A.1.c

      2. 2

        Understand regulations 3.01.A.2

        1. a

          Governing laws3.01.A.2.a

        2. b

          Consequence of breaching3.01.A.2.b

    2. B

      Understand the need for business ethics.3.01.B

      1. 1

        Crucial for trust3.01.B.1

      2. 2

        Boosts reputation3.01.B.2

      3. 3

        Social responsibility3.01.B.3

    3. C

      Understand reasons that businesspeople choose to behave unethically. 3.01.C

      1. 1

        Financial gain3.01.C.1

      2. 2

        Peer pressure3.01.C.2

    4. D

      Understand the impact of unethical behavior on a business. 3.01.D

      1. 1

        Affects stakeholders3.01.D.1

      2. 2

        Damages trust3.01.D.2

      3. 3

        Viability3.01.D.3

  • 2

    Understand types and purposes of laws that affect business. 3.02

    1. A

      Understand the types and purposes of laws that affect business.3.02.A

      1. 1

        Contract Law3.02.A.1

        1. a

          Legally binding agreements 3.02.A.1.a

        2. b

          Elements contract3.02.A.1.b

        3. 1

          Offer3.02.A.1.b.1

        4. 2

          Acceptance3.02.A.1.b.2

        5. 3

          Consideration3.02.A.1.b.3

        6. 4

          Legality3.02.A.1.b.4

        7. 5

          Capacity3.02.A.1.b.5

        8. c

          Ensures fulfillment of obligations3.02.A.1.c

        9. d

          Fosters trust in business relationships3.02.A.1.d

      2. 2

        Sales Law3.02.A.2

        1. a

          Regulates purchase and sale of goods3.02.A.2.a

        2. b

          Buyer-seller rights and responsibilities3.02.A.2.b

        3. 1

          Warranties3.02.A.2.b.1

        4. 2

          Delivery terms3.02.A.2.b.2

        5. c

          Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)3.02.A.2.c

      3. 3

        Property Law3.02.A.3

        1. a

          Ownership rights3.02.A.3.a

        2. 1

          Real property (land and buildings)3.02.A.3.a.1

        3. 2

          Personal property (goods)3.02.A.3.a.2

        4. b

          Importance of deeds3.02.A.3.b

        5. c

          Common property disputes3.02.A.3.c

      4. 4

        Intellectual Property3.02.A.4

        1. a

          Protection of mind creations3.02.A.4.a

        2. 1

          Patents3.02.A.4.a.1

        3. 2

          Trademarks3.02.A.4.a.2

        4. 3

          Copyrights3.02.A.4.a.3

        5. 4

          Trade secrets3.02.A.4.a.4

        6. b

          Protection roles3.02.A.4.b

      5. 5

        E-Commerce Law3.02.A.5

        1. a

          Legal issues in online transactions3.02.A.5.a

        2. 1

          E-contracts3.02.A.5.a.1

        3. 2

          Data privacy3.02.A.5.a.2

        4. 3

          Cybersecurity3.02.A.5.a.3

        5. b

          Cybersecurity issues3.02.A.5.b

        6. c

          Electronic contracts3.02.A.5.c

        7. d

          Digital signatures3.02.A.5.d

      6. 6

        Bankruptcy Law3.02.A.6

        1. a

          Financial distress3.02.A.6.a

        2. b

          Types of bankruptcy3.02.A.6.b

        3. 1

          Chapter 73.02.A.6.b.1

        4. 2

          Chapter 113.02.A.6.b.2

        5. 3

          Chapter 13 3.02.A.6.b.3

        6. c

          Purpose3.02.A.6.c

        7. 1

          Debt management3.02.A.6.c.1

        8. 2

          Protects assets3.02.A.6.c.2

        9. 3

          Restructure of operations3.02.A.6.c.3

      7. 7

        Tax Law3.02.A.7

        1. a

          Business taxation3.02.A.7.a

        2. b

          Common business taxes3.02.A.7.b

        3. 1

          Income tax3.02.A.7.b.1

        4. 2

          Sales tax3.02.A.7.b.2

        5. 3

          Payroll tax3.02.A.7.b.3

        6. c

          Tax compliance3.02.A.7.c

  • 3

    Understand how the civil and criminal justice systems relate to business.3.03

    1. A

      Understand the reasoning for the civil and criminal justice system. 3.03.A

      1. 1

        Civil and criminal law reasoning3.03.A.1

        1. a

          Enforce laws3.03.A.1.a

        2. b

          Ensure accountability3.03.A.1.b

        3. c

          Protect public health3.03.A.1.c

        4. d

          Protect economy3.03.A.1.d

        5. e

          Protect competition3.03.A.1.e

        6. f

          Conserve the environment3.03.A.1.f

        7. g

          Protect consumers and investors3.03.A.1.g

        8. h

          Regulate workplace conditions3.03.A.1.h

      2. 2

        Purpose of the civil justice system3.03.A.2

        1. a

          Resolve disputes3.03.A.2.a

        2. b

          Compensate injured party3.03.A.2.b

        3. c

          Restore pre-incident state3.03.A.2.c

      3. 3

        Importance of negligence3.03.A.3

        1. a

          Assumption of risk3.03.A.3.a

        2. b

          Contributory negligence3.03.A.3.b

        3. c

          Comparative negligence3.03.A.3.c

      4. 4

        Regulatory agencies3.03.A.4

        1. a

          Federal Trade Commission (FTC)3.03.A.4.a

        2. b

          Federal Communications Commission3.03.A.4.b

        3. c

          Food and Drug Administration 3.03.A.4.c

        4. d

          Occupational Safety and Health Administration3.03.A.4.d

      5. 5

        Purpose of the criminal justice system3.03.A.5

        1. a

          Address crimes3.03.A.5.a

        2. b

          Punish offenders3.03.A.5.b

        3. c

          Deters future crimes 3.03.A.5.

Understand forms of business ownership.4.00

  • 1

    Understand advantages and disadvantages of each form of business ownership. 4.01

    1. A

      Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each form of business ownership.4.01.A

      1. 1

        Sole Proprietorship4.01.A.1

        1. a

          Advantages4.01.A.1.a

        2. 1

          Easy setup4.01.A.1.a.1

        3. 2

          Owner has full control 4.01.A.1.a.2

        4. 3

          Lower taxes4.01.A.1.a.3

        5. 4

          Easy to close4.01.A.1.a.4

        6. 5

          Owner retains all profit4.01.A.1.a.5

        7. b

          Disadvantages4.01.A.1.b

        8. 1

          Limited capital and resources4.01.A.1.b.1

        9. 2

          Personal liability4.01.A.1.b.2

        10. 3

          Limited expertise and capabilities4.01.A.1.b.3

      2. 2

        Partnership4.01.A.2

        1. a

          Advantages4.01.A.2.a

        2. 1

          Workload and decision-making sharing4.01.A.2.a.1

        3. 2

          Ease of startup4.01.A.2.a.2

        4. 3

          Capital and resource pooling4.01.A.2.a.3

        5. 4

          Pass-through taxation4.01.A.2.a.4

        6. 5

          Decreased competition4.01.A.2.a.5

        7. b

          Disadvantages4.01.A.2.b

        8. 1

          Personal liability4.01.A.2.b.1

        9. 2

          Limited capital4.01.A.2.b.2

        10. 3

          Disagreements with partners4.01.A.2.b.3

        11. 4

          Profit sharing4.01.A.2.b.4

      3. 3

        Corporation4.01.A.3

        1. a

          Advantages4.01.A.3.a

        2. 1

          Limited liability4.01.A.3.a.1

        3. 2

          Stock option to raise capital4.01.A.3.a.2

        4. 3

          Unlimited life 4.01.A.3.a.3

        5. 4

          Easy to transfer ownership4.01.A.3.a.4

        6. 5

          Skilled personnel 4.01.A.3.a.5

        7. b

          Disadvantages4.01.A.3.b

        8. 1

          Difficulty in forming and operating4.01.A.3.b.1

        9. 2

          Higher administrative costs4.01.A.3.b.2

        10. 3

          Subject to double taxation4.01.A.3.b.3

        11. 4

          Shareholders have limited control4.01.A.3.b.4

      4. 4

        Franchise4.01.A.4

        1. a

          Advantages4.01.A.4.a

        2. 1

          Established and recognized brand 4.01.A.4.a.1

        3. 2

          Support provided for training, marketing, and operations4.01.A.4.a.2

        4. 3

          Security of proven market4.01.A.4.a.3

        5. b

          Disadvantages4.01.A.4.b

        6. 1

          Upfront fees4.01.A.4.b.1

        7. 2

          Adherence to rules and standards 4.01.A.4.b.2

        8. 3

          Profit sharing4.01.A.4.b.3

      5. 5

        Limited Liability Company (LLC)4.01.A.5

        1. a

          Advantages4.01.A.5.a

        2. 1

          Personal asset protection4.01.A.5.a.1

        3. 2

          Management structure flexibility4.01.A.5.a.2

        4. 3

          Ownership structure options4.01.A.5.a.3

        5. b

          Disadvantages4.01.A.5.b

        6. 1

          Lifespan limits4.01.A.5.b.1

        7. 2

          Capital challenges4.01.A.5.b.2

      6. 6

        S Corp4.01.A.6

        1. a

          Advantages4.01.A.6.a

        2. 1

          Tax savings4.01.A.6.a.1

        3. 2

          Personal asset protection4.01.A.6.a.2

        4. b

          Disadvantages4.01.A.6.a.b

        5. 1

          Ownership restrictions4.01.A.6.a.b.1

        6. 2

          Operational formalities4.01.A.6.a.b.2

        7. a

          regular shareholder meetings4.01.A.6.a.b.2.a

        8. b

          detailed corporate records4.01.A.6.a.b.2.b

      7. 7

        Hybrid4.01.A.7

        1. a

          Advantages4.01.A.7.a

        2. 1

          Business structures flexibility4.01.A.7.a.1

        3. 2

          Limit personal liability with control 4.01.A.7.a.2

        4. 3

          Customizable4.01.A.7.a.3

        5. 4

          Cost to start and operate4.01.A.7.a.4

        6. b

          Disadvantages4.01.A.7.b

        7. 1

          Structure complexity4.01.A.7.b.1

        8. 2

          Regulatory compliance4.01.A.7.b.2

        9. 3

          Stakeholder confusion with structure4.01.A.7.b.3

  • 2

    Understand factors for selecting forms of business ownership. 4.02

    1. A

      Understand the factors for selecting forms of business ownership. 4.02.A

      1. 1

        Liability4.02.A.1

        1. a

          Unlimited4.02.A.1.a

        2. b

          Limited4.02.A.1.b

      2. 2

        Capital requirements4.02.A.2

        1. a

          Startup funds4.02.A.2.a

        2. b

          Operating expenses4.02.A.2.b

      3. 3

        Control4.02.A.3

      4. 4

        Tax implications4.02.A.4

      5. 5

        Ease of formation4.02.A.5

      6. 6

        Business vision4.02.A.6

      7. 7

        Exit Strategy4.02.A.7

      8. 8

        Risk tolerance4.02.A.8

      9. 9

        Industry influence and regulation4.02.A.9

      10. 10

        Resource sharing4.02.A.10

Understand the nature of ethical practices and regulations within the workplace environment.5.00

  • 1

    Understand ethical labor practices.5.01

    1. A

      Understand ethical labor practices.5.01.A

      1. 1

        Ethical hiring5.01.A.1

        1. a

          Equal opportunity5.01.A.1.a

        2. b

          Bias elimination5.01.A.1.b

      2. 2

        Laws of labor practices5.01.A.2

        1. a

          Civil Rights Act of 19645.01.A.2.a

        2. b

          Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 19725.01.A.2.b

      3. 3

        Ethical promotion.5.01.A.3

        1. a

          Qualifications-based promotion 5.01.A.3.a

        2. b

          Promotions should be earned through hard work and competence.5.01.A.3.b

        3. c

          Transparency in promotion decisions to build trust among employees. 5.01.A.3.

  • 2

    Understand regulations that affect the workplace. 5.02

    1. A

      Understand regulations that affect the workplace. 5.02.A

      1. 1

        Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)5.02.A.1

        1. a

          Sets safety standards5.02.A.1.a

        2. i

          Establish safety regulations5.02.A.1.a.i

        3. ii

          Conducting inspection5.02.A.1.a.ii

        4. iii

          Promoting safety training5.02.A.1.a.iii

        5. b

          Enforcement of standards5.02.A.1.b

      2. 2

        Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)5.02.A.2

        1. a

          Prohibits disability discrimination 5.02.A.2.a

        2. b

          Ensure reasonable accommodations5.02.A.2.b

        3. c

          Promotes inclusion and equal opportunities5.02.A.2.c

      3. 3

        Workers' Compensation 5.02.A.3

        1. a

          Worker benefits 5.02.A.3.a

        2. i

          medical care5.02.A.3.a.i

        3. ii

          disability payments5.02.A.3.a.ii

        4. iii

          rehabilitation services5.02.A.3.a.iii

        5. b

          Injury protection5.02.A.3.b

        6. c

          Mandates employer insurance coverage5.02.A.3.c

  • 3

    Understand compliance with compensation and benefit laws.5.03

    1. A

      Understand compliance with compensation and benefit laws. 5.03.A

      1. 1

        Age Discrimination in Employment Act5.03.A.1

      2. 2

        Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)5.03.A.2

      3. 3

        Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 5.03.A.3

      4. 4

        North Carolina Youth Employment Provisions5.03.A.4

      5. 5

        Right-To-Work Law5.03.A.5

      6. 6

        Social Security Act5.03.A.6

      7. 7

        Civil Rights Act of 19915.03.A.7

      8. 8

        Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 19645.03.A.8

Understand ethical and legal considerations of finance in business.6.00

  • 1

    Understand the role of ethics in business finance.6.01

    1. A

      Understand the role of ethics in business finance. 6.01.A

      1. 1

        Obedience to authority6.01.A.1

      2. 2

        Conformity6.01.A.2

      3. 3

        Groupthink6.01.A.3

      4. 4

        Over-optimism 6.01.A.4

      5. 5

        Impact of short-term gratification 6.01.A.5

      6. 6

        Self-interest6.01.A.6

  • 2

    Understand business finance laws and regulations.6.02

    1. A

      Understand business finance laws and regulations. 6.02.A

      1. 1

        Key laws6.02.A.1

        1. a

          Securities Act of 19336.02.A.1.a

        2. b

          Securities Exchange Act of 19346.02.A.1.b

        3. c

          Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 20026.02.A.1.c

        4. d

          Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)6.02.A.1.d

        5. e

          Equal Credit Opportunity Act 6.02.A.1.e

      2. 2

        Internal Revenue Service (IRS)6.02.A.2

      3. 3

        Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) 6.02.A.3

  • 3

    Understand federal regulations of lending functions.6.03

    1. A

      Understand federal regulations and lending functions.6.03.A

      1. 1

        Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) 6.03.A.1

        1. a

          Consumer protection6.03.A.1.a

        2. b

          Fair banking practices6.03.A.1.b

      2. 2

        Lending function regulations. 6.03.A.2

        1. a

          Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). 6.03.A.2.a

        2. 1

          Anti-discrimination6.03.A.2.a.1

        3. 2

           Fair access 6.03.A.2.a.2

        4. b

          Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)6.03.A.2.b

        5. 1

          Protection of consumers' credit information6.03.A.2.b.1

        6. 2

          Right to dispute inaccuracies on credit6.03.A.2.b.2

        7. c

          Usury Laws 6.03.A.2.c

        8. 1

          Protects from excessive interest rates6.03.A.2.c.1

        9. 2

          Lending limits6.03.A.2.c.2

        10. d

          Truth in Lending Act (TILA)6.03.A.2.d

        11. 1

          Ensures transparency in lending6.03.A.2.d.1

        12. 2

          Borrower protection6.03.A.2.d.2

        13. 3

          Borrower empowerment 6.03.A.2.d.3

  • 4

    Understand the provisions of bankruptcy law. 6.04

    1. A

      Understand the provisions of bankruptcy law. 6.04.A

      1. 1

        Forms of bankruptcy 6.04.A.1

        1. a

          Chapter 7: 6.04.A.1.a

        2. 1

          Liquidation form6.04.A.1.a.1

        3. 2

          Used when business is no longer viable6.04.A.1.a.2

        4. 3

          Insufficient assets and income to continue6.04.A.1.a.3

        5. b

          Chapter 11:6.04.A.1.b

        6. 1

          Reorganization form6.04.A.1.b.1

        7. 2

          Used by businesses to reorganize 6.04.A.1.b.2

        8. 3

          Continue operations while repaying debts6.04.A.1.b.3

        9. c

          Chapter 12:6.04.A.1.c

        10. 1

          Form used by family farmer or fisherman6.04.A.1.c.1

        11. 2

          Restructures debt6.04.A.1.c.2

        12. 3

          Allows to continue operations6.04.A.1.c.3

        13. d

          Chapter 13:6.04.A.1.d

        14. 1

          Repayment form6.04.A.1.d.1

        15. 2

          Personal reorganization6.04.A.1.d.2

        16. 3

          Repay debts over time.6.04.A.1.d.3

      2. 2

        Factors to consider in bankruptcy.6.04.A.2

        1. a

          Legal counsel6.04.A.2.a

        2. b

          Business future goals6.04.A.2.b

        3. c

          Creditor cooperation6.04.A.2.c

        4. d

          Filing cost 6.04.A.2.d

Understand the impact of environmental and energy law on business.7.00

  • 1

    Understand the nature of environmental and energy law. 7.01

    1. A

      Understand the nature of environmental and energy law. 7.01.A

      1. 1

        Business impact 7.01.A.1

        1. a

          Protect environment7.01.A.1.a

        2. b

          Preserve environmental history7.01.A.1.b

      2. 2

        Core principles 7.01.A.2

        1. a

          Prevent environmental harm7.01.A.2.a

        2. b

          Cleanup is polluter responsibility7.01.A.2.b

        3. c

          Promote sustainability7.01.A.2.c

      3. 3

        Energy law7.01.A.3

        1. a

          Focus7.01.A.3.a

        2. 1

          Production7.01.A.3.a.1

        3. 2

          Distribution7.01.A.3.a.2

        4. 3

          Use of energy resources 7.01.A.3.a.3

        5. b

          Energy Independence & Security Act7.01.A.3.b

        6. 1

          Enhance energy security 7.01.A.3.b.1

        7. 2

          Improve energy efficiency7.01.A.3.b.2

        8. 3

          Promote renewable energy sources7.01.A.3.b.3

        9. c

          Department of Energy. 7.01.A.3.c

        10. 1

          Overseeing energy-related policies and programs7.01.A.3.c.1

        11. 2

          National energy security7.01.A.3.c.2

        12. 3

          Promotes scientific innovation7.01.A.3.c.3

        13. d

          Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 7.01.A.3.d

        14. 1

          Protect human health and environment7.01.A.3.d.1

        15. 2

          Enforces regulations7.01.A.3.d.2

        16. e

          Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). 7.01.A.3.e

        17. 1

          Oversees electricity, natural gas, and oil7.01.A.3.e.1

        18. 2

          Energy market regulation7.01.A.3.e.2

        19. 3

          Regulates hydroelectric projects7.01.A.3.e.3

        20. f

          Clean Water Act.7.01.A.3.f

        21. 1

          Regulates discharge of pollutants7.01.A.3.f.1

        22. 2

          Maintains and restores water resources7.01.A.3.f.2

        23. 3

          Establishes standards7.01.A.3.f.3

        24. g

          National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 7.01.A.3.g

        25. 1

          Environmental impact statements 7.01.A.3.g.1

        26. 2

          Alternative courses of action7.01.A.3.g.2

        27. h

          Pollution Protection Act. 7.01.A.3.h

        28. 1

          Preventing pollutants7.01.A.3.h.1

        29. 2

          Reducing pollutants7.01.A.3.h.2

        30. i

          Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).7.01.A.3.i

        31. 1

          Nuclear materials and facilities7.01.A.3.i.1

        32. 2

          Licenses and regulates7.01.A.3.i.2

        33. a

          Reactors7.01.A.3.i.2.a

        34. b

          Materials7.01.A.3.i.2.b

        35. c

          Waste disposal 7.01.A.3.i.2.c

        36. j

          Clean Air Act.7.01.A.3.j

        37. 1

          Control air pollution 7.01.A.3.j.1

        38. a

          Set national air quality standards 7.01.A.3.j.1.a

        39. b

          Regulate emissions7.01.A.3.j.1.b

        40. 2

          Reduce pollutants7.01.A.3.j.2

        41. k

          Energy Policy Act. 7.01.A.3.k

        42. 1

          Diversify energy supply 7.01.A.3.k.1

        43. 2

          Promote energy efficiency and conservation7.01.A.3.k.2

        44. 3

          Energy security7.01.A.3.k.3

        45. 4

          Provisions7.01.A.3.k.4

        46. a

          Renewable energy7.01.A.3.k.4.a

        47. b

          Alternative fuels 7.01.A.3.k.4.b

        48. c

          Energy infrastructure 7.01.A.3.k.4.c

        49. d

          Energy efficiency standards7.01.A.3.k.4.d

  • 2

    Understand the role of regulatory agencies in safeguarding ethical practices that prevent negative environmental impacts. 7.02

    1. A

      Understand the role of regulatory agencies and laws in safeguarding ethical practices to ensure against negative environmental impacts.7.02.A

      1. 1

        Positive and negative impacts 7.02.A.1

        1. a

          Legal consequences 7.02.A.1.a

        2. b

          Ethical responsibilities7.02.A.1.b

      2. 2

        Enforcement of laws7.02.A.2

        1. a

          Conduct inspections 7.02.A.2.a

        2. b

          Issue permits7.02.A.2.b

        3. c

          Enforce penalties7.02.A.2.c

      3. 3

        Regulatory Agencies.7.02.A.3

        1. a

          Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).7.02.A.3.a

        2. b

          National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).7.02.A.3.b

        3. c

          Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 7.02.A.3.c

      4. 4

        Key Environmental Laws. 7.02.A.4

        1. a

          Clean Air Act (CAA).7.02.A.4.a

        2. b

          Clean Water Act (CWA). 7.02.A.4.b

        3. c

          Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).7.02.A.4.c

        4. d

          National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).7.02.A.4.d

        5. e

          Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). 7.02.A.4.e

Understand the importance for a business to be ethically and legally responsible digital citizens. 8.00

  • 1

    Understand the impact of cyberethics on a business. 8.01

    1. A

      Understand the impact of cyberethics on a business. 8.01.A

      1. 1

        Related ethical issues 8.01.A.1

        1. a

          computer technology8.01.A.1.a

        2. b

          internet use8.01.A.1.b

        3. c

          digital communication 8.01.A.1.c

      2. 2

        Crucial for business8.01.A.2

        1. a

          Protecting customer data and privacy8.01.A.2.a

        2. b

          Avoiding cyberbullying and harassment in the workplace8.01.A.2.b

        3. c

          Preventing cyberattacks and data breaches 8.01.A.2.c

        4. d

          Impacts a company’s reputation, brand image, and customer trust8.01.A.2.d

      3. 3

        Digital footprint 8.01.A.3

        1. a

          Online trace effects8.01.A.3.a

        2. b

          Online reputation 8.01.A.3.b

  • 2

    Understand the impact of e-commerce laws on business.8.02

    1. A

      Understand the impact of e-commerce laws on business.8.02.A

      1. 1

        Law purpose 8.02.A.1

        1. a

          Online regulation 8.02.A.1.a

        2. b

          Consumer protection8.02.A.1.b

        3. c

          Ensure fair business practices8.02.A.1.c

        4. d

          Maintain trust in online markets8.02.A.1.d

        5. e

          Data protection8.02.A.1.e

        6. f

          Consumer rights 8.02.A.1.f

        7. g

          Contract enforcement8.02.A.1.g

      2. 2

        Common e-commerce laws8.02.A.2

        1. a

          General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)8.02.A.2.a

        2. 1

          Govern data protection8.02.A.2.a.1

        3. 2

          Ensure privacy8.02.A.2.a.2

        4. 3

          Data handling 8.02.A.2.a.3

        5. i

          Must obtain explicit consent8.02.A.2.a.3.i

        6. ii

          Right to access, correct, and delete8.02.A.2.a.3.ii

        7. 4

          Data breaches8.02.A.2.a.4

        8. i

          must be reported within 72 hours8.02.A.2.a.4.i

        9. ii

          Fines for non-compliance 8.02.A.2.a.4.ii

        10. b

          Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)8.02.A.2.b

        11. 1

          Governs commercial transactions8.02.A.2.b.1

        12. 2

          Rules for forming and enforcing contracts8.02.A.2.b.2

        13. 3

          Defines the rights and obligations8.02.A.2.b.3

        14. i

          warranties8.02.A.2.b.3.i

        15. ii

          delivery terms8.02.A.2.b.3.ii

        16. iii

          electronic signatures8.02.A.2.b.3.iii

        17. 4

          Enforce electronic contracts8.02.A.2.b.4

        18. c

          Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)8.02.A.2.c

        19. 1

          Protect the privacy of children 8.02.A.2.c.1

        20. 2

          Set requirements for collecting children’s information8.02.A.2.c.2

        21. 3

          Must obtain verifiable parental consent8.02.A.2.c.3

        22. 4

          Restrictions8.02.A.2.c.4

        23. i

          Advertising to children8.02.A.2.c.4.i

        24. ii

          Tracking of activities8.02.A.2.c.4.ii

      3. 3

        Consumer Protection Laws8.02.A.3

        1. a

          Product quality8.02.A.3.a

        2. b

          Product warranties8.02.A.3.b

        3. c

          Pricing transparency8.02.A.3.c

        4. d

          Resolution of disputes 8.02.A.3.d

        5. e

          Clear pricing information8.02.A.3.e

        6. f

          Right to return or exchange goods8.02.A.3.f

        7. g

          Consumer complaints and disputes8.02.A.3.g

      4. 4

        Impact on business.8.02.A.4

        1. a

          Fines8.02.A.4.a

        2. b

          Legal actions8.02.A.4.b

        3. c

          Damage to reputation8.02.A.4.c

      5. 5

        Benefits of compliance8.02.A.5

        1. a

          Building and maintaining customer trust8.02.A.5.a

        2. b

          Avoiding costly legal battles and fines8.02.A.5.b

        3. c

          Preserving the company's reputation and brand image8.02.A.5.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 11, Grade 10, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
BB30 Business Ethics and Law I 2024 Curriculum Guide

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