3Ed Norton is employed by Meta, a manufacturer of bus parts, as its Chief Operating Officer, but he has no written employment agreement.On behalf of Meta, Mr. Norton is negotiating a contract with the New York City Transit Authority for a large order of specialized steering wheels, and Mr. Norton has developed a strong personal relationship with Ralph Kramden, the NYCTA representative who has the authority to enter into the contract.Believing that he can control the arrangement, Mr. Norton contacts Kartco, Meta's biggest competitor, and expresses interest in becoming employed by Kartco and moving the NYCTA contract to Kartco.

1If Meta learns of the discussions, can Meta prevent Mr. Norton from taking the NYCTA contract to Kartco?Why or why not?Please explain the relative rights and responsibilities of the parties in detail.

2If you are the Meta Chief Executive Officer, what changes would you make in Meta's executive employment policies and procedures?