OTHM LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS LAW FOR MANAGERSUnit Reference Number K/650/1153
Unit Title Business Law for Managers
Unit Level 5
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer
Unit Aims
All businesses and those employed by it must operate within the laws, legislation andregulations of the countries in which it conducts its activities.Some law only applies to specific types of business and their legal structure whereas otherlaws apply to any business irrespective of their operations and location. The aim of this unitis, therefore, to support a learner’s exploration of laws, legislation and regulations whichapply in their home country and to different types of business.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment CriteriaLearning Outcome –The learner will:
Assessment Criterion –The learner can:
1. Know about genericbusiness law.
1.1 Explain why it is important to havebusiness related laws.
1.2 Explain the principles of business law.1.3 Differentiate between civil and criminallaw.
2. Know about legal andjustice systems in context.
2.1 Explain what is meant by the term‘legal system.’
2.2 Describe a legal system.2.3 Explain what is meant by the term
‘justice system.’2.4 Describe a justice system.
3. Know about keybusiness-related laws.
3.1 Describe key features of consumerlaw. 3.2 Describe key features ofcontract law. 3.3 Describe key featuresof law of tort.3.4 Describe key features of international laws.
4. Know how laws impacton businesses.
4.1 Explain how businesses are legallyformed. 4.2 Describe the impact of keylegislation on a business.4.3 Explain why contractual obligations
are important to a business.4.4 Explain how a business could resolve
different legal disputes.
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Scenario
Your college has arranged for students to attend some training sessions where localentrepreneurs and professionals will hold workshops on starting a business.
You are going to attend the law training sessions to learn more about:• generic business law of your country.• legal and justice systems in your country.• key business-related laws which you must be aware of.• how laws will impact a business.
There are four workshops which will address each area separately.
Unit Title Business Law for Managers
Task 1 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Know about generic business law. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance
You are to produce a report which considers the following.• the importance of business-related laws.• the principles of business law• the differences between civil and criminal law.
Delivery and Submission
The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.The recommended word limit is 800 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly referencethese in your work.References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, usingHarvard Referencing style.You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.
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Unit Title Business Law for Managers
Task 2 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 2 Know about legal and justice systems in context. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance
Now that you have some fundamental information about business law, you are going tolearn more about the legal and justice system in your country.
Write an essay, in which you:• explain what is meant by the term ‘legal system.’• describe a legal system.• explain what is meant by the term ‘justice system.’• describe a justice system.
Delivery and Submission
The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.The recommended word limit is 800 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly referencethese in your work.References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, usingHarvard Referencing style.You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.
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Unit Title Business Law for Managers
Task 3 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Know about key business-related laws. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance
The course tutor has asked you to present information on key business-related laws.
Prepare a presentation about the key features of:• consumer law.• contract law.• law of tort.• international laws.
Delivery and Submission
The submission is in the form of a 10-minute presentation equivalent to 500-600 wordsand must be in a recognised presentation format.Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly referencethese in your work.References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, usingHarvard Referencing style.You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.
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Unit Title Business Law for Managers
Task 4 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 4 Know how laws impact on businesses. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance
The fourth training session will concentrate on raising your awareness of how laws couldimpact a business.
Write an essay, in which you:• explain how businesses are legally formed.• describe the impact of key legislation on a business.• explain why contractual obligations are important to a business.• explain how a business could resolve different legal disputes.
Delivery and Submission
The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.The recommended word limit is 800 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly referencethese in your work.References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, usingHarvard Referencing style.You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.
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