University of Michigan
Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model
University of Michigan

Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 21 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(431 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 21 hours
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Make successful business, personal, and leadership decisions.

  • Understand the importance of thinking globally in today's business world.

  • Create value for your organization while managing risk in an ethical manner.

  • Understand the importance of thinking globally in today's business world.

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9 quizzes

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

This course will enable you to use the Three Pillar model to manage business risk and create value in an ethical manner. You will also be able to use the model when making personal decisions. After completing this introductory module, you will understand the course goal and game plan.

What's included

2 videos6 readings

In this module you will learn the basic structure of the Three Pillar model and the importance of thinking globally in today’s business world. You will also learn a practical decision making tool that you can begin to use immediately for personal and business decisions. Suggestion: The videos are viewed by learners from around the world. English is not the primary language for many of these learners. As a result, when shooting the videos I have attempted to speak in a slow and deliberate manner. If English is your native language, I recommend that you increase the speed to at least 1.25x.

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8 videos2 readings1 quiz

Your ability to attract and retain the best employees is essential to business success. This requires an understanding of employment law. The videos in this module cover two of the most important and controversial areas of employment law: the ability of a business to fire employees and sex discrimination. After watching the videos, you will be able to manage employment risks in these areas, while also attracting the best talent to your business.

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8 videos2 readings1 quiz

In a fast-changing world, your ability to develop new products is an important source of competitive advantage. The videos in this module provide you with methods for managing product liability risks. You can use these same methods for consumer research and new product development.

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12 videos2 readings1 quiz

Government regulation plays an important role in determining the success of businesses around the world. In this module you will learn how to manage government regulatory risk by shaping the law and through compliance. You will also learn how to create business opportunities by anticipating regulation (the Regulatory Frontier Strategy) and by developing business models based on gaps in regulation (the Regulatory Gap Strategy).

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5 videos2 readings1 quiz

Whether you are an entrepreneur starting your own business or a manager in a major international corporation, intellectual property is one of your key business assets. In this module, guest lecturer Susan Kornfield, a leading intellectual property lawyer, will explain how to create, protect and use your intellectual property in the US and internationally. The module is divided into the four key areas of intellectual property: trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents. Although these areas can be technical and complex, she brings them to life with many fascinating examples. Each of the four sections concludes with a summary of a lawyer’s perspective on intellectual property (which tends to focus on risk management) and a business perspective (which focuses on value creation).

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12 videos2 readings1 quiz

Successful contracts are the key to value creation for businesses. This module provides a contracting checklist of the key elements anyone in business should understand when negotiating contracts. These elements are necessary to minimize risk by creating a “perfect” contract. However, because a legally perfect contract can also be harmful to business success, the module also covers how to focus your contracts on business objectives and how to visualize contract terms to increase your understanding.

What's included

7 videos2 readings1 quiz

This module focuses on the processes that you will use to resolve disputes and build relationships that are key to business success. Short videos demonstrate arbitration and mediation processes. The module includes discussion of practical management tools you can use immediately to manage risks relating to business disputes: a corporate pledge, screens, contract clauses, and online resources. The module also shows you how to dispute resolution for value creation, including using the power of apology and a life goals analysis.

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9 videos2 readings1 quiz

This module focuses on the Ethics Pillar of decision making by addressing three questions that are important to your career success: (1) What decision-making process should you use when facing an ethical dilemma? (2) What guidelines should you consider when analyzing the dilemma? (3) How can your best serve as an ethical leader in you organization? In answering these questions, the module shows how you can use the Law Pillar and the Strategy Pillar to embed ethical standards into your business and create an ethical organization.

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4 videos2 readings1 quiz

This module includes the final examination, including both the relevant instructions and honor code.

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3 readings1 quiz

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4.8 (66 ratings)
George Siedel
University of Michigan
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