Describe the Law of Unintended Consequences and Explain Why This

question 107

Essay

Describe the Law of unintended consequences and explain why this is relevant to managers.

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Definitions:

ERISA

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, a federal law that sets standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans.

Bilateral Amputee

An individual who has lost or is missing both arms or both legs, typically as a result of trauma, disease, or congenital conditions.

Risk-based Insurance

Insurance policies where premiums vary according to the risk level of the policyholder, commonly used in health and auto insurance.

Americans with Disabilities Act

A legal statute designed to prevent discrimination towards people with disabilities in various public sectors.