Posted: September 16th, 2017

Business Law Coursework Assignments

Presentations: Weeks 7, 8 and 9 during tutorial slot
Written report: 12 noon on Thursday 16 April 2015 Please note that the portal records the date and time of submission
Learning outcomes to be examined in these assessments
PLEASE NOTE: THESE LEARNING OUTCOMES ARE NOT THE ASSESSMENT TASKS. THEY BEGIN ON PAGE 2
Outline and explain the contents of employment contracts and the legal liabilities of managers and directors
Demonstrate the ways in which European Union law affects the conduct of business in the United Kingdom
Identify and explain the main sources of law affecting businesses and policies relating to customers, related companies and employment
Percentage of marks awarded for module
This two-part assignment is worth 100% of the marks for the module.
Please note that the presentation attracts 30% of the marks and the written report 70% of the marks for the
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Assessment criteria for presentation
Assessment criteria for the presentation are on page 4
Assessment criteria for written report
Content, style, relevance, originality:
? Identification – structure, content and academic flow
? Research – use relevant case law and statutory sources and show their relevance to the assignment
Format, referencing, bibliography:
? Report – Appropriate style, including grammar and spelling.
? Harvard or footnotes style referencing
Constructive critical analysis, introduction, conclusion:
? Demonstration of the ability to analyse and evaluate arguments
? Production of a clear explanation of relationship between theory and practice and draw conclusions
? Understand the complexity of the legal issues and the use of relevant sources
Assignment Tasks:
This assessment is in two parts: A and B
Part A: Group Presentation – 30% of marks for the module
In groups of 4 and using PowerPoint, outline and assess the various responsibilities which the law imposes on employers’ in respect of their employees.
A copy of the presentation assessment criteria is on page 4 of this document. Each person in the group MUST present for five minutes and a copy of the slides should be given to the assessor prior to the presentation. Although it is a group presentation, each student will receive an individual mark. Presentations will be assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria on page 4.
Marks: 100 – Weighted to 30% for the module
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Part B: 2,500 word Written Report – 100 marks weighted to 70% of marks for the module
(i) Evaluate the purpose of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and, with particular reference to the services provided by Acas, assess to what extent it is a successful means of resolving disputes outside the formal judicial process.
50%
(ii) Explain why European Union law takes precedence over domestic law in the United Kingdom.