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Refers to the three different pillars of the corporate bottom line (Economist, 2009).
Profit, People, Planet
As a financial performance measure
Profit
As a measure of the company’s dedication to socially and ethically responsible business practices
People
As a measure of the company’s environmental commitment and performance
Planet
It is built upon the idea that a sustainable corporation is one that creates profit for its shareholders while protecting the environment and improving the lives of those (e.g., suppliers, workers, customers) with
Triple Bottom Line
is the large body of statues, judicial decisions, and regulations administrated by the Department of Labor that encompass all areas of the employer/employee relationship.
Employment Law
Include employment discrimination, wages, unemployment compensation, pensions, workplace safety and health, child labor, and workers’ compensation
Employment Law
(Equal Employment Opportunity, Fair Labor Standard Act, Child Labor Protection, Unemployment Compensation)
Employment Law
apply to both businesses and individuals. The motivation behind this type of law is that monopolies can stagnate the markets and prevent others from engaging in fair competition.
Antitrust Law
Sherman Anti-trust Act, Consumer Protection
Antitrust Law
the body of law that deals with protecting the rights of those who create original work.The main purpose of to encourage new technologies, artistic expression, and inventions, while promoting economic growth. it is
Intellectual Property Law
copyright, trade rights, patents, industrial design rights, trade secrets
Intellectual Property Law
statutes, treaties, and regulations intended to protect natural environments (e.g., wildlife, forest, mineral deposits, land and scenic beauty), prevent pollution, save endangered species, conserve water and energy, and mitigate the
Environmental Law
Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Energy Policy Act
Environmental Law
covers the topics of agency, contract, bailments, labor relations, carriers, sales, product liability, partnerships, corporations, unfair competition, secured transactions, property, commercial paper, consumer credits, insurance, and
Commercial/Business Law
privacy law, corporate law, law of agency, contract law
Commercial/Business Law
