Chapter 8 - Business-government relations. After studying this chapter you will be able to: Understanding why sometimes governments and business collaborate and other times work at arm’s length from each other, defining public policy and the elements of the public policy process, explaining the reasons for regulation, knowing the major types of government regulation of business,. | Chapter 8 Business-Government Relations Copyright © 2014 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. McGraw-Hill/Irwin Ch. 8 Key Learning Objectives Understanding why sometimes governments and business collaborate and other times work at arm’s length from each other Defining public policy and the elements of the public policy process Explaining the reasons for regulation Knowing the major types of government regulation of business Identifying the purpose of antitrust laws and the remedies that may be imposed Comparing the costs and benefits of regulation for business and society Examining the conditions that affect business in a global context 8- How Business and Government Relate Government cooperates with business for mutually beneficial goals through collaborative partnerships Influenced by nation’s values and customs, therefore differs by county Government’s goals and business’s objectives are in conflict Adversarial relationship where business and government . | Chapter 8 Business-Government Relations Copyright © 2014 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. McGraw-Hill/Irwin Ch. 8 Key Learning Objectives Understanding why sometimes governments and business collaborate and other times work at arm’s length from each other Defining public policy and the elements of the public policy process Explaining the reasons for regulation Knowing the major types of government regulation of business Identifying the purpose of antitrust laws and the remedies that may be imposed Comparing the costs and benefits of regulation for business and society Examining the conditions that affect business in a global context 8- How Business and Government Relate Government cooperates with business for mutually beneficial goals through collaborative partnerships Influenced by nation’s values and customs, therefore differs by county Government’s goals and business’s objectives are in conflict Adversarial relationship where business and government works at arm’s length Companies operating globally may find governments whose legitimacy or right to be in power is questioned May be faced with dilemma of continuing to do business when could be supporting the illegitimate power May choose to become politically active or refuse to conduct business until legitimate government is in place 8- Government’s Public Policy Role Public policy – A plan of action undertaken by government officials to achieve some broad purpose affecting a substantial segment of a nation’s citizens Public policy inputs shape a government’s policy decisions and strategies to address problems Public policy goals can be broad and high-minded or narrow and self-serving Governments use public policy tools involving combinations of incentives and penalties to prompt citizens to act in ways that achieve policy goals Public policy effects are the outcomes arising from government regulation 8- Types of Public Policies Economic policies Policies that concern the .
