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Government Regulation

Government Regulation

This course is part of Business Law and the Legal Environment Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain the role and power of administrative agencies in regulating U.S. business.
Evaluate federal laws designed to protect consumers, the environment, and fair competition.

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This course is part of the Business Law and the Legal Environment Specialization

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There is 1 module in this course

Understand the critical role of government regulations and how administrative agencies shape the business environment. This course explains how the government protects consumers through product safety standards, safeguards the environment, and maintains fair competition with antitrust laws. You will learn to analyze how these regulations impact business operations and strategic planning. This knowledge is essential for ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and making legally sound and ethical decisions, preparing you for leadership roles in any industry affected by regulatory oversight.

In this course, we will dive into the world of government regulations and the important role played by administrative agencies. This module aims to equip you with valuable knowledge about various regulatory bodies that work to protect consumers. We will explore how the government intervenes to ensure consumer product safety, address environmental concerns, enforce antitrust laws, and combat unfair labor practices. Join us as we learn about the vital function of these agencies in safeguarding the interests of the public.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Federal Antitrust Law, Violations, & Damages3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz30 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 135 minutes

Reading: Administrative Law and Regulatory Agencies pp. 783-79830 minutes
Reading: Consumer Protection and Product Safety pp. 799-81635 minutes
Reading: Environmental Protection pp. 817-83230 minutes
Reading: Antitrust Law and Unfair Trade Practices pp. 833-85540 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Administrative Agencies Powers5 minutes
Interactive: Food Safety Regulations5 minutes
Interactive: Environmental Protection Laws5 minutes
Interactive: Major Federal Antitrust Laws5 minutes

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Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

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