BUSINESS LAW 86001
PowerPoint Research Assignment – Research a Company and Focus on an Dilemma occurring in the Workplace (Carefully, select a company of your choice)
Use Grammarly Online or similar tools to help you properly format your APA Reference Page and in-text citations.
This is essential to ensure your work follows APA writing style and to help you avoid plagiarism. Always give proper credit to your sources!
Due Date:📅 August 3, 2025
Assignment Instructions Overview:
Create a PowerPoint presentation that explores a real-world workplace dilemma currently occurring within a company. Your slides should include and answer the following details:
- Identify the company and provide background information.
- Describe the workplace dilemma in detail.
- Mention a few stakeholders on a separate slide
- Analyze how the company is currently handling the situation – if at all.
- Discuss the legal and ethical implications.
- Explain how the ethical dilemma was (or was not) resolved
- If resolved: Briefly highlight key actions or decisions taken
- If not resolved: Explain why and suggest possible solutions – offer your own evaluation or recommendations based on Business Law Principles (see textbook)
- Use bullet points, not paragraph format on slides
- Don’t forget the Speaker Notes on the bottom of the slides (this is where I need to see your words)
Slide Requirements:
- Title Slide
- 10–12+ Content Slides
- Final Slide with APA-formatted References (minimum 3 scholarly sources)
- APA In-text Citations on all slides (except title and reference slide)
- Use visuals that enhance understanding (avoid overuse of pictures – bullet point and then emphasis your message in the Speaker Notes)
- Ensure clarity, organization, and grammar accuracy – Turn in a Polished Presentation with Being Sure to Follow ‘All’ Requirements to Receive the Best Grade.
Research Guidelines
- Use TCC’s Library Databases for credible sources
- The textbook is one of the first Author References to include on the last slide with the other sources (text only, no visuals)
- Do NOT use Wikipedia or general Google searches
Sites Available to Help Students With APA writing format guidelines for Author References and Intext Citations – it might be best for you to view the video first:
Video for creating an APA Reference List – Papers/PresentationsLinks to an external site.
APA Writing Standards for use of Writing AssignmentsLinks to an external site.
Purdue Owl – For Accessing APA Guidelines and Writing StandardsLinks to an external site.
Access to the APA Citation MachineLinks to an external site.
Submission Format (Required)
Submit as a PowerPoint file (.pptx) only.
❌ Do not upload files in other formats (e.g., .pdf, .docx, .jpeg, etc.).
Incorrect formats will not be accepted and may result in a failing grade.
✅ Carefully review every instruction.
✅ Double-check your work.
✅ Ensure all required elements are included before uploading.
Submit your work a few days before the due date. When the Assignment Opens you will have 2 Weeks to Prepare It and Submit!
Redo requests will not be accepted if instructions are not followed or help is not requested early.
Suggested Companies for Research (Optional)
You may consider researching companies such as:
- Any airline
- One credit agency (e.g., Equifax, TransUnion)
- Amazon
- Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart
- Others of your choice
BUSI2301 PowerPoint Research Assignment Rubric (Total: 100 pts) – Review Carefully
CriteriaDescriptionPtsVisual AidesTitle + 10–12+ slides + references. Use color and visuals to support content. Minimize pictures—avoid overuse. APA in-text citations required (except title/ref).20FocusClear main idea; free of spelling/grammar errors.20OrganizationLogical flow of slides. Be sure to answer all slide details provided in the assignment instructions.20IntegrationClearly connects all elements and shows understanding of the workplace dilemma and ethical context.20Support/ElaborationDetailed reasoning; includes at least 3 scholarly APA-formatted sources. Missing APA citations or references may result in plagiarism.20