Entries by Merit Writer

Violation of Title Vii by General Aptitude Test and Math Test

Flora Tucker, a black female, applied for a management position in Ames Department Stores in Seattle. After completing her application and two interviews, she was asked to take a math test and a general aptitude test. As a result of her score, she was disqualified from consideration for the management job. Based on this scenario, […]

US Judicial Review

The concept of judicial review was pioneered by the United States. Some maintain that one of the reasons the doctrine was readily accepted. In this country was that it fit well with the checks. And balances designed by the founders. Today, all established constitutional democracies have some form of judicial review—. The power to rule […]

The Value of Fair Treatment at Workplace

The Value of Fair Treatment in the Workplace You have been hired as a management consultant by a large company to examine the company’s business decisions regarding employee protections. The applicable laws are federal anti-discrimination laws, federal health and safety laws, and employer firing practices related to the employment-at-will (EAW) doctrine. In response to the […]

Legal Conflicts by Law

Written Assignment #2:  Recall that Kyle and his family own a successful produce business near Whitehouse, AL, close to Hamilton.  Their produce (fresh and canned vegetables, fruits, etc.) is sold under their own label, Alabama Sunshine.    Kyle likes the small town environment of Whitehouse where business is usually done with a phone call or a handshake. […]

Banking and Liability

1. Liability, defenses, and discharge Several ethical issues reside in the law of negotiable instruments.  For example, fraud in the inducement is treated as a personal defense and fraud in the inception is treated as a real defense.  Or, the definition of “value” for purposes of a holder-in-due-course being different from the definition of “consideration”, […]

organization that values human flourishing

1) Find a relevant news article/paper where you find a good organization that values human flourishing, one that, “not only provides profits to shareholders but also develop a morally rewarding climate where good people can develop their skills and virtue” (Robert Solomon, p. 143 of your textbook). 2) Post a hyperlink to the news article/paper. […]

Childhood Obesity

For this assignment you will select, research and describe: a relevant health concern such as a communicable disease, a chronic health problem, or a special health issue or a relevant safety concern that affects children today such as the; transporting of children, bicycle , lead paint in homes, etc. or a relevant nutritional concern that […]

The Conversion Of The Jews

The Conversion Of The Jews In both Phillip Roth’s “The Conversion of the Jews” and Part 1 of America Is In The Heart we see the main characters (young Ozzie and young Allos) questioning their situations. How does this self-questioning create tensions in their identity formation? Provide an example from each story. How does Bulosan engage in […]

General Patterns and Fingerprints

There are several different types or classifications of evidence. Each type of evidence may have different requirements or methodology for handling them at the scene for it to be properly identified, documented, processed, and admissible at trial. Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please review the following: From the text: Chapter 8: Pattern Evidence […]

how institutional racism may influence police decision-making practices

 how institutional racism may influence police decision-making practices Discuss through the use of examples why ethics are important at each stage of the criminal justice system. • Explain the three primary reasons why UCR data is suspect. • Explain how institutional racism may influence police decision-making practices. • How does CompStat compare to intelligence-led policing? […]