Instructions for Discussion Board This week contains a discussion question that

Instructions for Discussion Board
This week contains a discussion question that you are required to answer. Post your weekly contributions commenting on the key issues assigned by the instructor, and also comment on the contributions of two of your colleagues.
Contributions must display original thinking and good knowledge of the subject matter, including links and references to sources used to support your arguments.
Your contribution must be a Substantial Contribution. A Substantial Contributions is a posting that adds value to the conversation by providing relevant different views or a personally relevant experience. A point of view from an authority on the subject is also a substantial contribution.
This is an Undergraduate level business course. Use professional business language. Provide facts and quantitative information such as figures (numbers), statistics, charts, and graphs, to justify your arguments
Instructions The European Commission monitors and investigates anti-competition practices, mergers, and state aid to ensure a level playing field for EU businesses while guaranteeing choice and fair pricing for consumers to encourage healthy competition. Applying what you have learned up to this point, you’ll review an authentic application case study to explore the EU at work. Read the Chapter 9 Management Focus: The European Commission and Google case study (p. 283) located under the Political Structure of the European Union heading to complete this discussion. Research articles related to this topic and use them as a reference in your responses to the following questions:
Is the European Commission justified in its case against Google? Why or why not?
Why are the actions of institutions like the European Commission important to the function of markets?
How does the European Commission protect consumers?
Post an initial 200-word response by Thursday and at least two responses to other students’ postings by Sunday.Grading
This discussion is worth 50 points. For more specifics on how this will be graded, refer to the rubric below.