Resolving Conflicts Between Business Organizational Structure, Liability Protection, and Corporate Code of Conduct

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Resolving Conflicts Between Business Organizational Structure, Liability Protection, and Corporate Code of Conduct Resolving Conflicts between Business Organizational Structure, Liability Protection, and Corporate Code of Conduct The memorandum topic for this week is, “Resolving Conflicts Between Business Organizational Structure, Liability Protection, and Corporate Code of Conduct.” The paper will cover these topics on an individual basis, starting with the business organizational structure and ending with the corporate code of conduct. The paper will define each topic, explain the purpose of each, and close by addressing the conflict. The Business Organizational Structure is defined by the Business Dictionary as, “The typically hierarchical arrangement of lines of authority, communications, rights and duties of an organization. Organizational structure determines how the roles, power and responsibilities are assigned, controlled, and coordinated, and how information flows between the different levels of management.” The organizational structure of a business is a ladder of hierarchy, a design of the business. The structure helps to control, organize, and steer the workforce to achieve a business goal collectively. Liability Protection as defined in terms of liability; Liability is defined by the Business Dictionary as, “A claim against the assets, or legal obligations of a person or organization, arising out of past or current transactions or actions. Responsibility for the consequences of one's acts or omissions, enforceable by civil remedy (damages) or criminal punishment.” Liability in a business will differ depending on what the term “liability” refers. For example, liability can apply to corporations, directors, workers injuries, workers’ compensation, business partners, sole proprietors, and even shareholders. Liability is responsibility
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