Business Law Assignment 01 - Unit 7, Higher National Diploma

This assignment is a comprehensive analysis of business law, structured into two main sections: a handbook and a presentation. The handbook section delves into the fundamental aspects of the legal system, including its classifications, sources of law (constitution, treaties, statutes, common law), and the role of government in law-making. It examines the implications of laws such as copyright, contract, and employment law on businesses, with a focus on how legislation, regulations, and standards impact business operations. The presentation section explores different types and classifications of business organizations, differentiating between public and private sectors. It reviews the legal formation, advantages, and disadvantages of various organizational structures such as sole traders, partnerships, and companies, with specific examples. Furthermore, it analyzes the management and funding aspects of these organizations, providing a detailed understanding of business law principles and their practical applications. The assignment includes relevant figures, tables, and a complete reference list, providing a solid foundation for understanding business law concepts.

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LO1 Explain the basic nature of the legal system
Pass, Merit & Distinction P1
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P2 M1 D1
LO2 Illustrate the potential impact of the law on a business
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LO3 Examine the formation of different types of business organisations
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Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Business
Assignment Brief
Student Name /ID Number Nilukshan Ravichandra – LH - 38820
Unit Number and Title Unit 7: Business Law
Academic Year 2019/20
Unit Tutor Sanduni Gunasekara
Assignment Title Explain the basic nature of the legal system and Illustrate
the potential impact of the law on a business
Issue Date
Submission Date 14.08.2021
IV Name & Date
Submission format
SECTION A:
The submission should be in the form of an individual handbook. This should be written in a
concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use
of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with
research and referenced using Harvard referencing system.
The recommended word limit is 2,000–2,500 words, but learner will not be penalized for
exceeding the total word limit.
SECTION B:
This should be a 10-minute individual presentation prepared using a relevant software that includes
a 5 minutes question and answer session. The presentation slides and speaker notes should be
attached together and submitted as one copy. Students are required to make effective use of
headings, bullet points and subsections as appropriate. Research should be referenced using
Harvard referencing system.
The recommended length is 1500–2000 words, including speaker notes, although students will not
be penalized for exceeding 2000 words.
Unit Learning Outcomes:
LO1 Explain the basic nature of the legal system.
LO2 Illustrate the potential impact of the law on a business.
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LO3 Examine the formation of different types of business organisations
Assignment Brief and Guidance:
SECTION A:
Scenario:
You are working in a law firm and advising new start-up companies on the legal system and key legislations that are required to
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The handbook must include the following sections:
An explanation of the legal system.
An overview of the sources of law.
An explanation of the role of the government in law-making.
An explanation and a critical reflection of the legal systems that are relevant for new businesses that the startup companies shou
Explain and evaluate the potential implications of law on a business such as, copyright
law, contract law and employment law etc.
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SECTION B:
Scenario:
In your role as a paralegal, you have been invited to attend a Small Business Expo conference that will be held in Sri Lanka. You
The presentation will consist of the following:
An introduction to different types and classification of business organisations in both public and private sectors, providing speci
A review of the advantages and disadvantages of forming different types organisations in the light of various legal structures.
An evaluation of how different organizations are managed and funded in both public and private sectors e.g., limited companies,
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Grading Rubric
Grading Criteria AchievedFeedback
P1 Explain different sources of law. Handbook (page 18-27)
P2 Explain the role of government in lawmaking
and how statutory and common law is applied in the justice courts.
P3 Using specific examples illustrate how company, employment and contract law has a potential impact upon business.
P4 Explore how different types of business organisations are legally formed.
Handbook (page 28-31)
Handbook (Page 31-41)
Presentation (Page 41- 57)
P5 Explain how business organisations are managed and
funded.
M1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the legal system in terms of recent reforms and developments.
M2 Differentiate between legislation, regulations
and standards to analyse potential impacts upon business.
Presentation (Page 41- 57)
M3 Assess the advantages and disadvantages of the
formation of different types of business organisations.
D1 Provide a coherent and critical evaluation of
the legal system and law, with evidence drawn from
a range of different relevant examples to support judgements.
D2 Critically review and evaluate types of business organisations.
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