Arrange an interview with a senior executive/partner/principal of a firm, preferably a business you are interested in. Your task in this interview is to identify the interviewees orientation and business philosophy toward management functions in relation to compliance with the law or business regulations. A face-to-face interview is highly recommended, however, a phone interview or zoom is acceptable.
Notes: I (student) will choose nail shop owner for the interview.
PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW
Develop a list of approx. 8 questions you will ask that cover business law concepts. (In your priority order). I am available to review your questions if you desire feedback.
DELIVERABLE
Prepare a four-page, double-spaced paper that summarizes the responses and your analysis of the interview with the following guide questions:
What you learned about managing a business and compliance with the law? Did you learn anything new?
What did you agree with and disagree with?
What was (were) the most memorable part(s) of the interview? Why?
How did the responses of your interviewee compare to class readings and class discussions this far?
Summarize the interview and include your thoughts and feelings towards the professional you interviewed. Did you walk away with an overall view of this person’s philosophy and values as they relate to compliance with business laws/regulations?
Critically reflect on your own perceptions of managing a business and compliance with the law. What beliefs did you have going into the interview about business compliance? Has anything changed for you?
Please write an email or note to the person you interviewed thanking him/her for their time.
Hand in:
A maximum of four pages, double-spaced and at least three references. The four pages does not include the cover page and the reference page.
Include a cover page which indicates clearly the full name of the interviewee, their position title, their organization, address, date, type of interview (face to face or phone)
Attach the list of your pre-interview questions to the document you submit.
Attach a photocopy/copy of the Thank You note you sent to your interviewee.