The purpose of this project is to research, analyze and apply tort law.
This project requires you to identify and assess legal issues, apply the law to the facts and make recommendations. The issues will relate to the concepts and assigned materials covered in weeks 1, 2, and
3.
Review all assigned materials in the Overview Section in weeks 1, 2, and 3.
You will also develop skills that are necessary to prepare a PowerPoint presentation.
Outcomes Met by Completing this Assignment:
recommend appropriate actions in the business environment based on an understanding of sources of law, substantive legal concepts, legal process and procedure, and available remedies
analyze tort rights, obligations, liabilities, and remedies in the business environment
Winnie and Ralph request that you do two things: (1) develop a plan to identify potential negligence risks/liabilities, and (2) recommend ways to minimize those potential negligence risks in GC’s public store facility.
GC owners will use the plan to refine policies and procedures to prevent and/or minimize liabilities for GC.
Instructions
Prepare a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation to (1) develop a plan to identify potential negligence risks/liabilities, and (2) recommend ways to minimize those potential negligence risks in GC’s public store facility.
There is no set number of PPT slides required, but the presentation must include:
title page;
introductory slide(s);
reference list page (be sure to use in-text cites on the slides, as needed); and
present a detailed, comprehensive plan.
Negligence Risks/Liabilities in GC Public Business Facility
1.
identify and explain 3 different specific situations that could create negligence risks/liabilities for GC in its public store facility
explain why/how each situation creates possible negligence liability
2.
develop and explain policies and/or procedures GC could implement to prevent or minimize the negligence risk/liability for each situation discussed in 1. above
You should use only the assigned resources available in the classroom for the project.
If needed, please refer to the following links for tips on preparing a PPT presentation.
Creating a PowerPoint
PowerPoint for Beginners
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1063/CreatingPowerPointSlide.pdf
Use in-text citations, as needed.
Include a References List of cited resources
Label each section of the PowerPoint as follows:
Risks and Liabilities
1.2.3.
Policies and Procedures
1.2.3.
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Review the Plan
Thoroughly read the presentation to ensure all required elements are present. Use the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment.
Proofread for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.
Read the Power Points presentation aloud as a first measure;
Use the spell and grammar check in PowerPoint;
Have someone who has excellent English skills proof the presentation.