As we explore the role of the Security and Exchange commission on the business environment (Chapter 12 Reading), we see that there are many rules and regulations that must be followed in order for a publicly traded business to operate in the United States:

• Choose two laws and/or regulations that apply to United States public companies.

Checklist:

1. Describe each of the two laws and/or regulations.
2. Discuss the implications these laws and/or regulations have on the business environment.
3. Evaluate whether these laws and/or regulations are effective in achieving their intended purpose.
4. Assess whether there are any changes or modifications necessary. If not, justify your reasons. If so, briefly propose a solution to address the limitations.

Professional Development Choose two laws and/or regulations that apply to United States public companies.

Analyzed two of the rules or regulations, in detail, that apply to United States public companies. Described each law and/or regulation. Described how these laws and/or regulations apply and impact public companies in the US.

Laws and Regulations

Described the implications these laws and/or regulations have on the business's environment. Described the effects to the business industry by these laws. Described the issues that may affect publicly traded businesses that operate under these laws and/or regulations.

Effectiveness of the Laws

Evaluated the effects of these laws and/or regulations. Described if these laws and/or regulations are effective in achieving their intended purpose. Provided detailed supporting analysis of these effects.

Law Changes or Modifications

Assessed changes or modifications necessary. Provided justification for reasons for changes and modifications. Proposed a solution that addressed these limitations.