1.Discuss the ideas set forth in the video: Should Corporations Enjoy First Amendment Protections?
Do you agree with the thesis of this video that it is time to put the people in charge of democracy and put corporations in their place?. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=k5kHACjrdEY&feature=emb_title. 2.Discussion 7, I would like you to consider the topic of corporate mergers raised in Chapter 31.
In 2019, textbook giants, McGraw-Hill and Cengage Learning (the publisher of our text and MindTap), announced plans to merge in 2020. Of course, when mergers of this magnitude are proposed, they must undergo United States governmental scrutiny by the Department of Justice (DOJ) due to antitrust laws (the topic of chapter 42 in our text). – and, because these are multinational companies, they also faced scrutiny by governments outside of the US.. Watch the two videos below. First watch the pitch made by the current CEOs of these companies, and then watch a consolidated report of the push back this proposed merger received. Since you are all students, the cost of textbooks is undoubtedly of concern. Listen and discuss the proposals from your unique perspectives. Do you think this merger should have gone through? Why or why not? I should note that after serious concerns in the US and around the world, the two companies recently abandoned their plans to merge. However, these types of mergers may be proposed in the future. Be mindful of not coming in at the last minute and “dumping” a few responses. A discussion is just that, a discussion. If you wait until the last minute to post, and then the discussion closes, you are not really engaging in discussion with your peers.
I generally grade discussions as follows:
10-9 = Enters the discussion in a timely manner and engages peers in a meaningful and substantive manner.
8-7 = Original post is timely; however, responses to peers could be more timely and/or substantive.
6-5 = Post are fine; however they are a bit tardy – aim to enter the conversation earlier.
4-0 = At this level there are issues of missing posts, substance, tardiness.
