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Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Seminar

Workshop

Module Offerings

5105LAWSL-SEP-PAR

Aims

To provide an introduction to the ways in which businesses are set up, managed and might evolve . To explore the different organizational structures that a business can adopt in their start-up and development stages. To consider the relationship between those persons involved in the management of a business under each business model and the powers, rights and duties of such persons as between each other. To provide an introduction to sales law and product liability. To provide a brief introduction to agency. To enable students to apply basic law in a variety of business scenario.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the different forms of business models available in English Law; compare and contrast different business models and recognise the strengths and weaknesses that each model represents.
2.
Define and evaluate the relationship, powers, rights and duties, between those persons involved in the management of a business under each business model.
3.
Demonstrate understanding of key aspects of product liability legislation and the potential impact on businesses.
4.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of basic sales and agency law in advising persons engaged in running and working in a business.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The indicative syllabus for the Introduction to Business Law is as follows: • Business formats • General Partnerships – creation, operation (including the powers, rights, duties and obligations of partners inter se) and dissolution • Limited Liability Partnerships • Companies – creation, operation management and dissolution • Product Liability and Sale of Goods • Agency
Module Overview:
To provide an introduction to the ways in which businesses are set up, managed and might evolve . To explore the different organizational structures that a business can adopt in their start-up and development stages. To consider the relationship between those persons involved in the management of a business under each business model and the powers, rights and duties of such persons as between each other. To provide an introduction to sales law and product liability. To provide a brief introduction to agency. To enable students to apply basic law in a variety of business scenario. The module is an introduction to specific elements of business law. Topics will include sole traders, formation and management of partnerships, an introduction to incorporated structures with emphasis on formation and management. The module will also take an introductory look at some contemporary issues in sales law, agency law and aspects of product liability legislation as affecting business.
Additional Information:The module is an introduction to specific elements of business law. Topics will include sole traders, formation and management of partnerships, an introduction to incorporated structures with emphasis on formation and management. The module will also take an introductory look at some contemporary issues in sales law, agency law and aspects of product liability legislation as affecting business.

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