Is it critically important that business mangers understand the law and regulations that govern the conduct of their enterprise.
Scenario. You are a departmental manager in a medium sized firm. The CEO is reviewing and updating the firm’s policies. The CEO has asked you to draft a Case Analysis in order to provide policy guidance to meet the firm’s legal obligations. Structure. Draft paper in 4 parts: Introduction, Rules, Analysis, Conclusion. Introduction. Set out the aim of the paper in one clear sentence. For example: “The aim of this analysis is to provide the legal background for the adoption of a firm-wide harassment program”. Complete the paragraph with a short restatement of the problem; give it context. Rules. Set out the legal regime that guides your policy development. Explain how the regulations govern policy options. Analysis. Describe the tension between the regime and the current situation. Explain the consequences to the firm of the outcome of the case. Conclusion. Summarise your findings and recommend reasonable and viable policy options for the CEO.