Syllabus for

Semester: Fall 2009

Course name and number: HRM 235

Section:  12588

Class Meeting Days/Times:  Mon 1610-1850

Class Location:  Building A A-322

Instructor:  Philip Grant

Office hours/availability:  By Appointment

Phone/voicemail:  520.401.9832

Email address:  phg@PhilGrant.com

Class website:  PhilGrant.com

First day of class:  August 31, 2009

Add date:  September 1, 2009

Drop/Refund date:  September 8, 2009

Withdrawal deadline:  November 12, 2009

Final exam date:  Dec 14, 2009

Last day of class:  Dec 7, 2009

Campus phone number:  520-401-9832

Course Description

Legal, ethical, and international environment of business. Includes an introduction to law, ethics and corporate responsibility, judicial system and litigation, alternative dispute resolution, administrative agencies, crimes and torts, contract law, product liability, international business law, agency law, and legal forms of business enterprises.

Course Objectives

Performance Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1.   Explain the principal sources of law.

2.   Discuss ethical issues when they arise in business situations.

3.   Describe generally the court system and litigation procedure.

4.   Distinguish among the alternative dispute resolution procedures, including arbitration, mediation, conciliation  and negotiation.

5.   Discuss the regulation of business by administrative agencies.

6.   Identify the principal crimes and torts and discuss their elements.

7.   Discuss the elements of a contract, including offer and acceptance, mutual assent, capacity, consideration, legality, form, and methods of discharge.

8.   Describe the laws of warranties and product liability.

9.   Discuss the sources of international business law, and discuss unfair trade practices.

10. Compare the principal-agency and employer-independent contractor relationships

11. Distinguish among the various types of business organizations.

Course Outline

Course Outline:

I.              Introduction to Contemporary Hospitality Law

II.        Legal Procedures

III.         Civil Rights and Hospitality Businesses

IV.        Contract Law and the Hospitality Industry

V.         Principles of Negligence

VI.        Negligence and Hospitality Practices

VII.       Guests and Other Patrons

VIII.      Protecting Patrons’ Property

IX.        Rights of Innkeepers

X.         Guests Rights

XI.        Your Liability and the Sale of Food

XII.       Liability and the Sale of Alcohol

XIII.      Travel Agents and Airlines

XIV       Employment

XV        Regulation and Licensing

XVI      The Developing Law of Casinos

Required Text Book(s)

Cournoyer, HOTEL, RESTAURANT and TRAVEL LAW Latest Edition

The book is available at the Northwest Campus Bookstore and Scholars Books

Required Materials

Students are required to have internet access and an email address.

Optional Materials

On line resources will be required as a regular part of the homework and internet research projects 

ADA Compliance Statement

Pima Community College in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act offers reasonable accommodations, including material in alternative formats, to qualified students with appropriate disability documentation. To obtain a reasonable accommodation, students must be registered with a campus Disabled Student Resource Office (DSR) who will verify, identify, and authorize implementation.  Accommodations cannot be made without verification of the need.  Students are responsible for making all accommodation requests in a timely manner. The Northwest Campus DSR office telephone number is 206-7286.

Class Preparation and Policies

Read the text and any other assignments prior to the class session on each topic.  Lecture and discussion material will not necessarily duplicate the text.  You are responsible for reading all assignments.  Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in class.  Any student who disrupts the class will be asked to leave the class and be marked absent for that session.  A second incident will result in the student being dropped from the class.  Class participation is welcomed but the instructor reserves the right to limit discussion to relevant issue of general interest.

Class Attendance

Attendance is expected.  The subject matter can be difficult and is not always amenable to understanding by relying upon the text.  The third absence from class will result in the reduction of the semester grade by one full letter grade. Each absence thereafter will result in additional reduction of one letter grade.  Extra credit or supplemental work may be available if approved by the instructor. No make-up examinations will be permitted.  If the student has three absences prior to withdrawal deadline that student will be withdrawn from the class.

Assignments

These three homework assignments each count 50 points towards the student’s final grade.   The student is expected to provide a written analysis of the questions presented and provide the necessary forms and copies of relevant documents.  All assignments are to be completed by word processing and submitted either by electronic mail or in class.  Each project will be reduced by one letter grade if not turned in prior to the end of the class session on the due date.  There will be an additional reduction of one letter grade for each class session passing after the scheduled completion date. 

Phil’s Phantatic Phamous Cupcakes

ASSIGNMENT ONE

            Phil and five or six business associates are interested in forming a custom bakery which allows patrons to assemble their own freshly made cupcakes. They are interested in protecting their name in Arizona and would like you to do what you can to protect the name from possible infringement as well as reserve the name as a URL. Please advise on how this is accomplished.  Provide completed applications and forms for this project and make any necessary assumptions to complete the requisite forms.  Certain of the information needed is available on the Pima College section of the instructor’s web site.

ASSIGNMENT TWO

            What type of business entity should they form?  They have heard that there are various types of corporations and limited liability companies.  They would like to be able to sell stocks and bonds since they have some contacts in the investment capital arena.  Please advise them on whether a subchapter S corporation is appropriate.  Try to set up a plan that would allow them to sell stocks and bonds without losing control of the corporation.

            Describe for them the process of incorporating and walk them through the steps and prepare drafts of the necessary documents.  Advise them on the initial phases of authorizing stock.

            They do not want to have to deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission so please advise them on what limitations are placed on businesses that do not want to get involved with registration.

ASSIGNMENT THREE

            Can they convert Phil’s house in the foothills to this use?  Please explain.  If this is not possible, would you recommend buying or leasing business premises?  Why?  Please provide samples of the necessary documents such as a commercial lease or a real estate purchase contract.  What terms will be negotiable and how would they best be completed to the satisfaction of PPPC?  Is there any limit on the activities that may be offered?  Please explain and provide citation to relevant statutes and ordinances. 

SEMESTER PROJECT

A semester project including an oral presentation will also be required. The oral presentation will be evaluated with regard to such items as visual aids, organization, clarity of presentation, eye contact and avoidance of reading directly from a script.  The semester project should be a team effort.  Students will pick their own teammates and be responsible for sharing the duties of the research and presentation.  The project will involve the selection and initial organization of a new hospitality business with an examination of relevant governmental regulation and appropriate licensing and selection of business organizational structure.  Financing, location of the premises and insurance issues should be addressed.  The written project is due in final fashion on November 2, 2008.  The oral presentation of each group should last approximately twenty minutes.  The written portion of the project will be graded either individually for each student or for the entire team.  Each team may select the manner in which the written portion of the project will be graded.

Extra Credit Assignments.

You may receive extra credit by researching on line a current topic of interest in the area of Business Law.  A three page written review must be prepared which must include a review of the student’s perception of the credibility of the article and an evaluation of the importance of the issue.  The student must present this paper in class with a five minute oral presentation which may take place any time during the semester but no later than the date assigned in the syllabus.  Each report may allow the student to receive an additional 25 points towards the final grade.  Each student has a maximum of two reports.  Extra credit may also be earned by participating in the Facebook group for the class.

Grading Procedures and Policy

              Four Tests                                                                       200

Homework Assignments:                                           150

Semester Project:                                                        100

Class Participation                                                50    

Total Points Available: 500

A.....90% of all possible points                                                          450

B.....80% of all possible points                                                                 400

C.....70% of all possible points                                                                 350

D.....60% of all possible points                                                                 300

F.....Less than 300 points

All tests are multiple choice and the answers are to be submitted on a single answer sheet.  There are no make-up tests.  Students may withdraw from class without instructor permission and without incurring any grade penalty until NOV. 4, 2008.This grade may be requested by the student only during the first two-thirds of any session and may be given by the instructor on or before the official census reporting date to students who have ceased attending class before that date.  Students who stop attending class after this date may receive a grade of “F.”

You may request a grade of "I" only if all of the following conditions are met: you have earned at least 70% of the available points at the time of your request, your request is made in writing to the instructor and is received by the instructor on or before NOV. 147, 2008, and the instructor' gives permission to do so.

Auditing a Pima class means that you enroll, attend and do work for the class but do not expect to receive credit or a grade. To audit the class, you need the instructor’s permission and signature on an audit request form from any campus admissions office. This form and appropriate payment must be returned to the admissions office for admission. An audit registration cannot be completed until the first day of class. You must complete your audit registration by the end of the add period for the class you wish to audit. The instructor is not required to grade assignments submitted by students who are auditing the class.

Student Withdrawal “W” Grades

Students may withdraw from class without instructor permission and without incurring any grade penalty until November 14.This grade may be requested by the student only during the first two-thirds of any session and may be given by the instructor to students who have ceased attending class before that date.  Students who stop attending class after this date may receive a grade of “F.”

Incomplete “I” Grades

You may request a grade of "I" only if all of the following conditions are met: you have earned at least 70% of the available points at the time of your request, your request is made in writing to the instructor and is received by the instructor on or before November 14, and the instructor' gives permission to do so.

MyNAU/MyPima

In this course the instructor will use some of the features of MyPima and MyNAU.  The use of the MyPima or MyNAU  portal for every student enrolled in this course, is specifically limited to the functions that are related to the course content and appropriate communications prescribed by the instructor.  Inappropriate uses of MyPima or MyNAU may be subject to the Pima Community College or the Northern Arizona University Student Code of Conduct.

“AU” Audit Grades

Auditing a PCC class means that you enroll, attend and do work for the class but do not expect to receive credit or a grade. To audit the class, you need the instructor’s permission and signature on an audit request form from any campus admissions office. This form and appropriate payment must be returned to the admissions office for admission. An audit registration cannot be completed until the first day of class. You must complete your audit registration by the end of the add period for the class you wish to audit. The instructor is not required to grade assignments submitted by students who are auditing the class.

Final Grades

For privacy and security reasons, instructors are advised NOT to give grades over the telephone or via email unless the student signs the exception box on the acknowledgment page of this syllabus.  Students who wish to check grades may call MAX 2000 at 206-4880 or may access grades online.

Class Calendar

AUGUST 31:  Introduction, Class overview, Chapter 1- Introduction to Contemporary Hospitality Law

SEPTEMBER 14:  Chapter 2.  Legal Procedures

SEPTEMBER 21: Chapters 3  Civil Rights and Hospitality Businesses    

SEPTEMBER 28: Chapter 4.  Contract Law and the Hospitality Industry. Homework

            Assignment One Due.

OCTOBER 5: Chapter 5., 6, 7 and 8 Principles of Negligence.  TEST ONE DUE

OCTOBER 12:  Chapter 5, 6, 7and 8.  Negligence and Hospitality Practices

OCTOBER 19: Business Organizations and Business Formation.  Homework Assignment Two Due.

OCTOBER 26:  Chapter 9.  Rights of Innkeepers. Chapter 10.  Guests Rights.  TEST TWO DUE

NOVEMBER 2:. Chapter 11.  Your Liability and the Sale of Food. Homework Assignment Three Due.

NOVEMBER 9: Chapter 12.  Your Liability and the Sale of Alcohol. Written Semester Projects Due.

NOVEMBER 16: Chapter 13 Travel Agents and Airlines.  Chapter 14 Employment.  TEST THREE DUE

NOVEMBER 23: Chapter 15 Regulation and Licensing, Chapter 16 Specialized Destinations

NOVEMBER 30: Oral Presentation of Semester Projects.  TEST FOUR DUE

DECEMBER 7: Oral Presentation of Semester Projects.  Extra Credit presentations due.

Additional Information

Caveats

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus and will notify students of those changes in class.  Students have the responsibility for all information provided during any class without regard to whether or not they were present for the presentation.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

By enrolling at Pima Community College, a student assumes the obligation to be a responsible member of the College community.  All students are responsible to:

1.  Contribute to a climate of academic integrity; rational, critical, and creative inquiry; freedom of individual thought and expression consistent with the rights of others; and commitment to the well-being of society as a whole.

2.  Adhere to course requirements as specified by instructor(s) in the course syllabus, and follow all written and/or verbal instructions given by instructors or designated College representatives.

3.  Obey all duly established College, local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.

4.  Refrain from actions that deny other members of the College community their rights as described herein.

5.  Refrain from acts of violence, intimidation, or degradation toward any person.

6.  Cooperate with College administrators, faculty, and staff in the performance of their authorized duties.

7.  Give and maintain accurate and complete information for all official records required by the College.

8.   Meet all financial obligations to the College.

9.  Carry personal picture identification at all times while on College property or at College functions.

10.  Attend all judicial proceedings when issued notice to do so.               

11.   Maintain the highest ethical standards in academic achievement.

Students admitted to both PCC and UA through the Program for Joint Admissions and Enrollment will be subject to codes of academic integrity and codes of conduct at both institutions.

Scholastic Ethics Code

The purpose of the Scholastics Ethics Code is to:

·         encourage and promote positive learning and ethical scholarly behavior,

·         define behavior violating scholastic ethics,

·         specify procedures for the determination of the facts of the alleged violations, and to define penalties.

Guidelines for Scholastic Ethics

Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the coursework they submit.  The following is a guide to assist students in observing positive behavior in scholastic ethics:

1.       Students must do their own work and submit only their own work on essays, examinations, reports, and projects, unless otherwise permitted by the instructor.

2.       Students can benefit from working in groups.  They may collaborate or cooperate with other students during take-home examinations or projects only if specifically authorized by the instructor in the class syllabus or at the time of the examination.

CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: VIOLATIONS

Students enrolled in the College assume the obligation of conducting themselves in accordance with the highest scholarly ethics.  Actions constituting violations of academic integrity will be considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and include, but are not limited to the following:

1.  Cheating

Intentional deceit during the pursuit of academic coursework, tests, class assignments,  activities in any testing area, learning center, clinical setting, tutoring session, or in the gathering of research materials is considered cheating.  “Cheating” includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a)       Copying from another student’s test paper or knowingly allowing your test to be copied.

b)       Using materials during a test that were not clearly authorized by the person giving the test.

c)       Collaborating with another student during a test without permission.

d)       Knowingly using, buying, selling, offering, transporting, or soliciting any of the contents of a test.

e)       Taking a test for another student or permitting another student to take a test for you.

f)        Bribing or attempting to bribe another person to obtain a passing grade or a better grade on a test or for a course.

g)       Intentional misconstruing of facts or incidents relating to an evaluated exercise or assignment that would change the grade given.

2.  Plagiarism

The representing of the work of other persons as one’s own, including the use of term papers written by others and information downloaded from the Internet, is plagiarism. The use of another person’s words, ideas, or information without proper acknowledgement is also plagiarism.  The student should seek guidance from the instructor about acceptable methods to be used to acknowledge the work and ideas of others.

3.  Collusion

Obtaining from or giving to another student unauthorized assistance on material in any course work is collusion.

4.  Compromising Instructional and Test

       Materials

Unauthorized acquisition of instructional and/or testing materials from desks, cabinets, work rooms, classrooms, laboratories, instructors’ offices, tutoring labs, testing areas, assessment areas, secretarial offices, college offices, and/or other areas is compromising test materials.

5.  Misrepresentation/Fraud

Using false records, false identification papers, unauthorized I.D. cards, or computer access to official college documents or to services such as testing areas, placement assessments, tutoring services, and/or tests or test banks of any type constitutes misrepresentation/fraud.

Acknowledgment of Receipt of Syllabus