Business Law Report: Tesco PLC and the UK Legal Environment

This report provides an analysis of business law, focusing on its application to Tesco PLC, a public limited company operating in the UK. It explores various sources of law, including the constitution, customary law, common law, legislation, and case law, emphasizing the role of the UK government in shaping these laws. The report delves into the impact of employment and contract law on businesses, highlighting key features and considerations for Tesco PLC. It also addresses appropriate legal solutions for business organizations, such as transparent communication, open-mindedness, solid foundational strategies, and risk assessment. Furthermore, the report underscores the importance of using legal procedures to resolve issues and achieve long-term goals, offering insights into how Tesco PLC can navigate the legal landscape to maintain its performance and achieve its objectives within the UK's legal framework.

BUSINESS LAW

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................3
TASK 1.....................................................................................................................................................................3
P1. Different sources of law...............................................................................................................................3
P2. Role of government in making law and statutory and common laws are applied in court..........................4
TASK 2 ....................................................................................................................................................................5
P3. Impact of employment and contract law on business...................................................................................5
TASK 3.....................................................................................................................................................................6
P4. Appropriate solution for the business organization......................................................................................6
P5. Use of legal solution.....................................................................................................................................7
TASK 4.....................................................................................................................................................................8
P6. Recommendation of solution which are based on country's legal system....................................................8
CONCLUSION........................................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES.......................................................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Business law is the legal system which consists various types of rules and regulation
and have to be follow by each and every person and organization. It involve right and
conduct of person which are engaged in the business, trade as well as sale. This can able to
resolve the issue of parties which are created while transaction. In the formation of rules and
policies government or legal authorities are play an important role. At the time of
establishment of business owner have to follow policies which are imposed on them as per
the law (Bartlett, Rhode and Grossman, 2016). The present report is based on Tesco plc
which is a public limited company and work for the purpose of social welfare. Have to
comply with the laws of government at the time of formation and existence of business.
TASK 1
P1. Different sources of law.
Government of UK play an significant role in the making and framing of laws.
According to the given scenario, potato council is responsible for the sustainability of potato
growers in UK. Council have to promote those goods in home as well as across the border
and aware them (Johnson, 2012). During the existence of their work council must follow all
rules and regulation which are imposed on them as per the law.
As per the provision of law some responsibilities of potato council are as aligned
below:
 They are responsible to provide proper advice to the legal authorities as well
as different companies. After getting advice companies are able to follow
their duties and maintain their performance as well.
 Offer adequate advice to industries which are engaged in the business of
potato.
 They have to promote potato in home country and across the national
boundaries.
 Aware people about use and advantages of potatoes which are beneficial for
them and try to maintain their health as well.
There are various types of sources laws according to them Tesco plc have to manage their
performance (Lincoln and Shimotani, 2010). The list of sources of laws are as aligned below:

Constitution- It having importance over any other source of law. Constitution of UK
is not in a written form. But it consists various types of rules, rights and policies related to
freedom of people. This source is able to protect the interest or right of people which are able
to maintain their health.
Customary law- These types of laws are having impact on the areas which are
affected by the colonisation (Cole and Grossman, 2011). If Tesco plc faces any issues which
are related to land ownership, family relationship then they can deal with customary law.
Through this laws their issues can be easily resolve and companies receive best possible
solution for the same.
Common law- It is the statutory of law of England and follow in various other
countries. Every country having different legal system. Tesco plc must comply with the
mentioned rules and regulation which are imposed on them. Needs to satisfy parties who are
come for the purpose of resolve their problems in the well and efficient manner.
Legislation- It is the important source of law which defined various types of legal
procedures in the interest of entire country which is beneficial for organization to maintain
their performance (Sulkowski and White, 2010). The entire laws are passed by the legislature
on the basis of varieties of circumstances.
Case law- The laws has been passed by the legislature and court give decision on the
basis of those laws for the varieties of situations. Courts has to decide things on the basis
previous cases the process in known as case laws.
P2. Role of government in making law and statutory and common laws are applied in court.
The entire laws are framed in the presence of government of UK. Laws has been
framed as well as amend by legal authorities which have to be follow by person and
organizations. According to the situation or circumstances they needs to developed them.
The first stage of formation of laws is that, government draft a bill which consist
various types of rules, rights and policies in the interest of country. After completed the
formation, the draft of bill is send to the parliament (Bangerter, Roulin and König, 2012).
The bill is introduce to the parliament, if they passed the bill and provide their written
approval as well then it becomes law. All the decisions are taken by the majority of people
which is in the interest of entire country.

At the certain time government also suggest the list of amendments which is
discussed by the members. And with the help of majority the effective decision has been
taken. The proposal of government is can be accept or reject by the parliament. The act of
parliament is offer an proposal which is beneficial for the entire country. Tesco plc is
responsible to follow those laws which are imposed on them as per the law (Khurana, 2010).
The common and statutory laws are followed by the nation. These are the important
aspects of every law which are effectively contribute in the existence of law. These laws are
able to resolve problems which are arise among parties and try to provide best solution to
them.
Common law
It is the creation of law, in which judges made effective decisions which working on
procedural level. This legal term consists various types of case laws which are related to
some other circumstances. It is instructive in nature which is different from statutory law.
Common law has been framed by the Precedent.
Statutory law
In this type of law the government agencies are issued various types of laws. This is
also called as written law which is perspective in nature. The government is responsible to
frame statutory laws. New legal term which is framed under this must be enforceable by law
and able to create legal duties on organizations (Werbach and Hunter, 2012). This can
allowed monitory losses but not even allowed by common law.
TASK 2
P3. Impact of employment and contract law on business.
Both employment and contract laws are having impact on the business organization.
Contract law is the legal term in which two or more parties are comes in the legal or
contractual relationship with other. All the parties are bound to follow rules and regulation
which are imposed on them. The party who send an offer to another party is known as offeror
and to whom they send is known as offeree. An party have to show their consent whether
accept it or reject. If they accept offer then it becomes n agreement and of agreement is
enforceable by law then it is called as contract. Tesco plc is the international grocery

company which in the business of retailing sector and use export and import for conducting
business.
During existence of the company, staff members forming a contract with other parties.
During this firms have to follow rules and regulation which are imposed on them as per the
contract act. Some features of contract law are as aligned below:
Offer- Firstly, organization send an offer to another and after receiving approval for
the same both are comes on the contractual relationship.
Acceptance- It is the approval for an offer. For the offer has been made then party
must accept offer.
Parties- The contract is formed among parties and they have to fulfil their duties
which are imposed on them as per the contract act.
Legal agreement- The agreement which is created among parties is must be
enforceable by law and legally bound parties to follow rules and regulation.
Employment act
According to the employment act, 2008, every company have to maintain among their
employees and customers. Not able to discriminate people on the basis of caste, age, gender
and any other thing. Equal pay for equal work have been followed by organization for the
purpose of maintain equality (Henderson, 2010). Provide proper healthy and safety
environment to staff members in order to complete their work in a timely and efficient
manner. Every worker having a right to receive payment on the timely basis. The government
of UK framed statutory procedure which have to be follow by the organization to maintain
their performance. Employers follow procedure which are imposed on them as per the law.
Proper working environment provided to employees in order to complete their task in a
timely manner.
TASK 3
P4. Appropriate solution for the business organization.
Companies have to identify appropriate solution which are efficient for hem and
according to the interest of people (Kilov, Rumpe and Simmonds, 2013). The process
becomes easy if they find solutions. In today's scenario, organisations are continuously
diversify. So as there are various kinds of problems that are being faced by business

organisations. These problems and challenges not only affect organisational growth but also
impact on employees performance and productivity. In TESCO PLC, these are the problems
are face by their managers, such are as- employees issues, team problems, globalization,
government policies and regulations, diversity, technology, complexity and information
overloaded (De Jonge, 2011). Due to all those problems business organisation is not able to
goals and objectives, for that managers have to develop their policies and identifies
appropriate solutions for it. These solutions are as follow :-
Transparent communication– An effective communication is a fundamental necessity of all
business organisations. Managers of TESCO PLC should have to implement openly and
friendly communication in their business environment. With that managers and employees all
are enable to share personal as well as professional problems and find appropriate solutions
of their problems (Kolk and Lenfant, 2012). Along with this, it also improves the decision
making process of the company.
Open minded peoples– communication barriers and breaking down silos prefer open minded
peoples. If the employees and managers are open minded so as both can working together and
serves better for the business organisation.
Solid foundational strategy– without any effective strategy, change is merely substitution not
evolution. Managers of TESCO PLC, must have to establishes a solid foundational strategy
in order to remove all issues and challenges. Along with this, effective strategics and policies
helps in to develop effective solution for the problems.
Assessment of risk – sometimes organisation has to face financial problems at the time of risk
and it is not able to stand in market (Ruggie, 2014). For that, managers have to previously
analyse the forthcoming risks and develop its strategics accordingly. Therefore, it able to face
all challenges at the time of risk and be able to achieve its goals and objectives.
P5. Use of legal solution.
Every company have to use legal procedure in order to resolve their problems and get
best possible solution for the same. Rules and policies having impact on the existence of
business. Tesco plc have to opted legal procedure which are able to maintain their work
quality. They have to use appropriate solution which are useful for them for attain long term
goals and objectives. Some solutions for the company are as aligned below:

Employment act- If company faces issues related to employment then they have to
follow legal procedure (Plerhoples, 2012). Divide work in a group which can't imposed
burden on one person. It is the effective solution for Tesco plc to maintain their performance.
Contract act- As an retailing sector company of UK Tesco plc formed contract with
with various other firms for delivering their goods and services in several countries. Contract
is the legal term in which two parties agree to perform duties. Both the parties are bound to
follow them. The agreement which is created among all parties must be enforceable by law. If
one of the party is not able to fulfil their duties then other party can able to file case against
them (Gollakota, Gupta and Bork, 2010). For the smooth working, companies have to fulfil
their duties and try to meet expectation of other party.
Best recruitment- Firm have to recruit best person who have to appropriate skills and
knowledge. They can help firm to attain their target and goals. Higher authorities of company
have to follow recruitment process which is mentioned under the law. On the basis of this law
managers and leaders are responsible to provide proper training to their subordinates and try
to enhance their skills and knowledge in order to get fruitful return.
Follow legal procedure- Each and every members of the entity are responsible to fulfil
rules and regulation which are imposed on them as per the provisions of law.
TASK 4
P6. Recommendation of solution which are based on country's legal system.
Country's legal system is helpful for the organization to provide appropriate solution.
Also firms have to use various solution which provide fruitful return to them. The legal
system of UK is useful for them to improve their performance and work quality as well. The
several types of solutions are having impact on their existence. Some are beneficial for them
and rest of the thing are not (Kumar and Singh, 2013). Also Potato council is used various
types of rules and policies which are imposed on them as per the law. Legal adviser of the
entity is also provide effective suggestions to them which are beneficial for them in order to
attain their goals.
Some of the advantage of arbitration process followed in ADR as compared to
litigation process involving courts are as follows:

 Flexible: The process is flexible in nature as compared to court preceding as this does
not involve any formal meeting in courts and does not need to follow long procedures
of jurisdiction of country.
 Higher Speed: this is having faster procedures as compared to civil litigation in court.
As these does not need large number of proofs and evidences.
 Lower Cost: This process is cheaper than the court proceeding.
 Easy process: This is an easy process as the claimant and the dependent does not
have to follow complex procedures of claiming the case against other in different
court of country.
 Shorter time duration: This is an faster process and processes completed in lesser
time period as compared to courts judgement.
 Control over selection of arbitrator: The both the parties have choices in selection of
arbitrator related to case filed.
 Private process: This does not include any public hearing and not recorded in public
documentation of cases. So, this is an private process while court preceding are
considered as public process of hearing.
The difference between the court and ADR are defined as follows:
Alternative Dispute Resolution Court
This is an private process having lesser
formality.
While court preceding are public processes.
The process of ADR are faster as compared
to civil litigation.
These preceding are slower.
This involve lesser cost in resolving issue
and cheaper a compared to the court process.
This is costly as compared to ADR as it
involves court costs, attorney fee.
CONCLUSION
From this report it can be concluded that the companies like Tesco plc involved in
formation various contractual agreement and polices making for the employees. These
policies are regulated by the government of UK and statutory bodies that ensure proper
implementation of legislation in the country. The government plays very important role in the
contract formation within the constraints of legal laws between different countries to ensure

the ethical and legal practices of business. The employment law and the involvement of the
union in the policy making and decision making process of the organisation helps the
company to establish fare practices in the industry. This ensure the protection of employee
right in the organisation culture.
The various provisions in relation to the contract law enables the two parties to
establish a lawful act which is enforceable by law and include consideration for the offerer
party. These provision helps in developing a harmonious relationship in the market places
between the town companies. The various issues faced by the Tesco plc can be resolved by
the strictly implementation of the policies in the work culture of company. The legislation
and the government ensures that the company can demand for the comopena5tion if there is
any case is filed against the unlawful practices or the void contract by the offended. So, the
statutory bodies and government plays important role protection of companies an employee
against any unlawful practices in the business environment.
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