Public Policy

Catalog description

Contemporary society is in the middle of a dynamic environment. This course examines the interrelated actions of business, government and society and how the needs of each are satisfied, or hope to be satisfied. We look at the role and importance of business and society, the ethics of business, how globalization presents challenges for business and how government influences business through the legal system and how corporations influence government. Also we examine the effects of business on the natural environment, how technology has changed business organizations and the business and its various stakeholders. Using various media, we apply the principles of this course to real-world examples. 3 credits.