Business Law and Ethics Overview
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What must be included in a legally binding contract?

  • The contract must include an expiration date.
  • Something of value must be exchanged. (correct)
  • The contract must be written and signed.
  • One of the parties must be in agreement.
  • What type of investment scam involves misleading information to artificially inflate stock prices?

  • Pyramid scheme
  • Phishing
  • Pump and dump (correct)
  • Ponzi scheme
  • How is the tendency to respond to situations based on their framing identified?

  • Overoptimism and overconfidence.
  • Framing. (correct)
  • Obedience to authority.
  • Groupthink.
  • What type of tax is incurred from selling stock at a profit?

    <p>Capital gains (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary advantage of establishing ideal standards?

    <p>Provide a lofty goal for employees to strive for. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant benefit of utilizing artificial intelligence in compliance processes?

    <p>Reduces human error. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal principle describes Martin's situation of breaking the law by a slight margin?

    <p>The letter of the; the spirit of the. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective verbal acknowledgment a listener can give during a conversation?

    <p>Saying, 'I understand.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Legally Binding Contract

    A contract that involves agreement and exchange of value, not necessarily in writing.

    Pump and Dump Scam

    An investment scam where false information is used to inflate a stock's price before selling it.

    Framing Effect

    The tendency to make decisions based on how information is presented.

    Capital Gains Tax

    A tax applied to the profit from the sale of assets like stocks.

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    Ideal Standards

    Goals set high to motivate employees, even if challenging to achieve.

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    AI Benefits in Compliance

    Advantage of AI reducing human errors in compliance tasks.

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    Letter vs. Spirit of the Law

    Breaking the letter means violating the exact rules, while the spirit acknowledges intent.

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    Verbal Acknowledgment

    A response from a listener showing engagement, such as saying, 'I understand.'

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    Study Notes

    Legally Binding Contract Characteristics

    • A legally binding contract requires something of value to be exchanged.
    • A party agreement is necessary but not sufficient.

    Investment Scam

    • Chris committed a "pump and dump" scheme.

    Framing Effect

    • The framing effect is the tendency to make decisions based on how situations are presented.

    Tax on Stock Sale

    • Colin will pay capital gains tax on the stock sale.

    Ideal Standards

    • Setting ideal standards provides motivation for employees.

    AI in Compliance

    • Artificial Intelligence can reduce human error in compliance.

    Speeding Ticket

    • Martin risked violating the "letter of the law" but not the "spirit of the law." (Speeding while keeping traffic).

    Verbal Acknowledgment

    • Saying "I understand" is a verbal acknowledgment during a conversation.

    Contributing to Group Discussion

    • Asking clarifying questions is a valuable method for participation in group discussions.

    Business Report Type

    • A memorandum is a short, written report typically shared within organizations.

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    This quiz covers essential concepts in business law and ethics, including contract characteristics, the framing effect, and compliance issues. It also touches on practical scenarios such as investment scams and the implications of stock sales. Test your understanding of these crucial aspects of business operations.

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