(Chapter 10-Intellectual Property Rights & the Internet): CP Question 4 Jim and
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(Chapter 10-Intellectual Property Rights & the Internet): CP Question 4
Jim and Eric work for Media Technical Services (MTS) at Cramer University in Casper, Wyoming. For “expenses” of $5, Jim and Eric used MTS facilities after hours to burn discs of Pearl Jam’s CD Vitology for 25 friends or friends of friends from school. When Mrs. Mullen, who is in charge of MTS, discovered this and confronted them, Jim, a classics major, defended their actions, telling her, “It’s de minimis… I mean, who cares?” Explain to Jim and Eric the legal and ethical ramifications of their actions.
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Jim and Eric were performing unlawful conduct by misusing the company resources. they were also carrying out abusive behavior by telling its de minimis. A company always seeks basic employee morale and they value the the resources provided to each employee.
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