Reference no: EM133198559 , Length: 6 pages

Part 1: Ethics and Intellectual Property 5-1

Discuss a current ethical issue in the business world that arises out of the intellectual property. Research and discuss at least one case to illustrate the ethical issue. Some areas to consider include:

• Explain why it is important to protect intellectual property.
• Determine how intellectual property should be protected.
• Examine if intellectual protections ever go "too far."
• Propose the proper balance between content producers and the public good.
• Three to four pages in length, not including the title or references pages. Include a minimum of three credible sources beyond the textbook.

Part 2: Contract Law Agreements

After reading the NOLO.com article and reviewing the "Tips for Professional Success (focusing on the information under the Conflict Management section), create a contract based on the information below.
To develop this contract, you will adopt the role of an employee at XYZ Manufacturing. The purpose of this contract is to resolve a conflict between you and one of your co-workers regarding a parking space. The conflict has become serious and has affected production and morale in the workplace. Your manager has asked you to settle this disagreement by creating a contract, which will be signed by you and your co-worker. Compose an agreement that does the following:
• Present a summary of your contract in the form of an email communication cover letter to your manager for approval-keeping in mind appropriate and professional email etiquette. Review "Drafting a Cover Letter" for information regarding the development of a cover letter to be sent via email). In your email, explain to your manager how this contract would benefit both you and your co-worker. This will represent the first page of your paper (after your title page). The cover letter is a summary of the key components of your contract pursuant to the main assignment focus.
• Present your contract, which should include the factors of time, tasks, goals, potential clauses, assignments, and restrictions.
• Use and define legal concepts by incorporating the legal terminology from your textbook where appropriate and relevant.
• Use academic or legitimate news sources, such as The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, CNN, or MSNBC.
• Your well-written paper should be three to four pages in length, not including the title or references pages, but including the cover letter. Include a minimum of three credible sources to support your findings.