Liberty University Business Case Study

Case Study: Frederick is a student at Central Fictional State University (CFSU), and he has a great idea for a new business invention. Frederick’s invention and the business that he plans to found based on it will absolutely revolutionize the market and will make him very rich. He decides to share his idea with a few trusted professors, and he even uses the idea in a research project for one of his classes.

While Frederick is at home over summer break, he discovers, much to his dismay, that his professors have stolen his idea and have opened a business marketing his new invention. Frederick immediately seeks the advice of the local lawyer who has a reputation for being a “scorched-earth” litigator. He advises Frederick that he should sue “those professors for everything they’ve got.” Frederick, however, is not sure if he should file an aggressive lawsuit, or if there is a better way to proceed.

Frederick knows that your business recently completed mediation to settle a lawsuit filed by one of your suppliers. He comes to you for advice on how to proceed. What is your answer to Frederick? In your response, consider whether the decision to file suit or to proceed through some form of alternative dispute resolution is affected by the previous relationship with the professors (can/should you sue a friend, how will the decision impact an ongoing relationship, etc.). Also, what role could Frederick’s faith play in his decision?

Title your thread “Lawsuit” or “ADR” to reflect your conclusion.

Suggested Readings:

Szto, M. C. (2001). Lawyers as hired doves: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount. Cumberland Law Review, 31, 27-46.

BUSI 301
DISCUSSION GRADING RUBRIC
Content 70%
(70 points)
Advanced
Key
9 to 10 points
Components – All key components of the
Thread
discussion prompt are
(10 points)
answered in the thread. The
required length and citation
requirements are met.
Discussion Thread – Levels of Achievement
Proficient
Developing
7 to 8 points
Most key components of
the discussion prompt are
answered in the thread. The
required length and citation
requirements are mostly
met.
Key
9 to 10 points
7 to 8 points
Components – Contribution made to
Marginal contribution made
Replies
discussion with each reply
to discussion with each
(10 points)
(2) expounding on the
reply (2) marginally
thread; replies are posted on expounding on the thread;
different days. The required replies are posted on
length and citation
different days. The required
requirements are met.
length and citation
requirements are mostly
met.
1 to 6 points
Some key components of
the discussion prompt are
answered in the thread. The
required length and citation
requirements are somewhat
met.
1 to 6 points
Minimal contribution (2
minimal or only 1 reply)
made to discussion; replies
are posted on the same day.
The required length and
citation requirements are
somewhat met.
Not present
Points
Earned
0 points
No key components of the
discussion prompt are
answered in the thread. The
required length and citation
requirements are not met.
0 points
No contribution made to
discussion. The required
length and citation
requirements are not met.
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BUSI 301
Major
Point
Support Thread
(25 points)
23 to 25 points
Major points are
supported by all of the
following: Reading &
Study materials;
pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples;
thoughtful analysis
(considering
assumptions, analyzing
implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); at least 2
scholarly source
citations, in addition to
the course textbook, in
current APA format; and
integration of at least 1
biblical principle with
citations.
18 to 22 points
Major points are
supported by most of the
following: Reading &
Study materials;
pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples;
thoughtful analysis
(considering
assumptions, analyzing
implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); at least 2
scholarly source
citations, in addition to
the course textbook, in
current APA format; and
integration of at least 1
biblical principle with
citations.
1 to 17 points
0 points
Major points are
supported by some of the
following: Reading &
Study materials;
pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples;
thoughtful analysis
(considering assumptions,
analyzing implications,
and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); at least 2
scholarly source citations,
in addition to the course
textbook, in current APA
format; and integration of
at least 1 biblical
principle with citations.
Major points are
supported by none of the
following: Reading &
Study materials;
pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples;
thoughtful analysis
(considering
assumptions, analyzing
implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); at least 2
scholarly source
citations, in addition to
the course textbook, in
current APA format; and
integration of biblical
principles.
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BUSI 301
Major
Point
Support Replies
(25 points)
Structure
30%
(30 points)
Grammar/
Spelling Thread
(6 points)
23 to 25 points
Major points are supported
by all of the following:
Reading & Study materials;
pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples;
thoughtful analysis
(considering assumptions,
analyzing implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); at least 1
scholarly source citations,
in addition to the course
textbook, in current APA
format; and
integration of at least 1
biblical principle with
citations.
18 to 22 points
Major points are supported
by most of the following:
Reading & Study materials;
pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples;
thoughtful analysis
(considering assumptions,
analyzing implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); at least 1
scholarly source citations,
in addition to the course
textbook, in current APA
format; and
integration of at least 1
biblical principle with
citations.
1 to 17 points
Major points are supported
by some of the following:
Reading & Study materials;
pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples;
thoughtful analysis
(considering assumptions,
analyzing implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); at least 1
scholarly source citations, in
addition to the course
textbook, in current APA
format; and
integration of at least 1
biblical principle with
citations.
0 points
Major points are supported
by none of the following:
Reading & Study materials;
pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples;
thoughtful analysis
(considering assumptions,
analyzing implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); at least 1
scholarly source citations,
in addition to the course
textbook, in current APA
format; and
integration of at least 1
biblical principle with
citations.
Discussion Thread – Levels of Achievement
Advanced
Proficient
6 points
Correct spelling and
grammar are used
throughout the thread.
There are no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
4 to 5 points
There are 1–5 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Developing
1 to 3 points
There are 6–10 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Not present
Points
Earned
0 points
There are more than 10
errors in the grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content
OR there is evidence of a
complete lack of
spellchecking and
proofreading.
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BUSI 301
Grammar/
Spelling –
Replies
(6 points)
6 points
Correct spelling and
grammar are used
throughout the replies.
There are no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
4 to 5 points
There are 1–5 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
1 to 3 points
There are 6–10 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
0 points
There are more than 10
errors in the grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content
OR there is evidence of a
complete lack of spellchecking and proofreading.
APA Format
Compliance Thread
(6 points)
6 points
References are cited both
in-text and in a reference
list. There are no errors in
APA format in the required
citations.
4 to 5 points
References are cited both
in-text and in a reference
list. There are 1-5 minor
errors in APA format in the
required citations.
1 to 3 points
There are more than 5 errors
in APA format in the
required items and/or
required citations are
missing.
0 points
Required citations do not
exist, or demonstrate no
APA formatting or
structure.
APA Format
Compliance Replies
(6 points)
6 points
References are cited both
in-text and in a reference
list. There are no errors in
APA format in the required
citations.
4 to 5 points
References are cited both
in-text and in a reference
list. There are 1-5 minor
errors in APA format in the
required citations.
1 to 3 points
There are more than 5 errors
in APA format in the
required items and/or
required citations are
missing.
0 points
Required citations do not
exist, or demonstrate no
APA formatting or
structure.
Word Count 3 points
Thread
The minimum word count
(3 points)
of 300 words of substantive
content is met or exceeded.
2 points
Substantive word count is
between 200 and 300
words.
1 point
Substantive word count is
between 100 and 200 words.
0 points
There are fewer than 100
words of substantive
content.
Word Count 3 points
Replies
The minimum word count
(3 points)
of 100 words of substantive
content is met or exceeded
in each of two replies.
2 points
Substantive word count is
between 75 and 100 words
in one or both of two
replies.
1 point
Substantive word count is
between 50 and 75 words in
one or both of two replies.
0 points
There are fewer than 50
words of substantive
content in one or both of
two replies, including one
or both replies not posted.
TOTAL
Instructor’s Comments:
/100
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BUSI 301
DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
There are 1 discussions in this course. 1) a thread of at least 300 words in response to the
provided case study . Each thread must reference at least 2 scholarly sources other than the
course textbook, cited in current APA format (including both in-text citations and a reference
list). You must also support each thread with thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions,
analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts) and biblical worldview integration
throughout.