International Law and Politics

Course Description

This course explores the impact of legal and political systems on the management of international and global business. Topics include an introduction to the influence that political and legal systems have on conducting business, legal structure and government regulations, property, contract and employment law, and how to manage the process of dispute resolution.

Topics and Objectives

International Political Systems

  • Compare and contrast various political systems.
  • Describe the impact of political systems on the development of business opportunities and constraints.
  • Analyze the impact of various political systems on the management of international business.

International Legal Systems

  • Compare and contrast various legal systems.
  • Describe the impact of legal systems on business opportunities and constraints.
  • Analyze the impact of various legal systems on the management of international business.
  • Analyze the role of the Internet and telecommunications law and its impact and enforcement in cyberspace.
  • Differentiate between what is legal and what is ethical.

Property, Contract, and Employment Law

  • Recognize property, contract, and employment law within different legal systems.
  • Identify the key issues relating to patents, copyrights, and trademark protection in international business.
  • Analyze the components used to structure contracts for multinational business.

Legal Structures of Organizations

  • Compare and contrast the effectiveness of legal structures for conducting business domestically and internationally.
  • Select appropriate legal and operating structures for conducting international business.

Government Regulations

  • Describe the types of government regulations.
  • Analyze the impact of government regulations on business opportunities and constraints.
  • Select appropriate business processes to comply with government regulations.

Dispute Resolution and Managing the Legal Function

  • Identify sources of disputes.
  • Evaluate methods of dispute resolution.
  • Compare and contrast approaches to managing the legal function.

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