Overview:
The Critical Analysis Template is a research tool that will enable you to have a workable command over a selected topic. It is designed to organize essential information in a logical and orderly array of categories, which can be amplified to any realistic degree. The format, with explanations, is located at the end of this document.
Instructions:
• Select a topic-Using your textbook's table of contents as a guide, select a topic to research for the template. Choose a topic that is interesting to you and that may be useful and benefit you. It must, however, be directly relevant to this course's content. Also, it MUST deal with a specific ethical, legal and business practice issue and not a broad philosophical category of thought. For instance, choosing the topic of "business ethics" is way, way too vague.
Critical Analysis Topic: The Impact of Antitrust on Business
PRINCIPLE:
1. Defined as laws that promote competition and prevent trusts, monopolies, or other business combinations that restrain trade (Graham, Baxter, & Davis, 2003)
2. Designed to strengthen and maintain fair competition in the economy
3. Legislation to control monopolies and restrictive practices in favor of competition
4. Prevents monopoly, prohibits anti-competitive behavior, and unfair and deceptive business practices
5. Fosters competition and protects consumers Lawrence, Weber, & Post, 2005.