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Qualification | Unit number and title | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Business | Unit 5: Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Student name | Assessor name | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loganathan Ramasamy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date issued | Completion date | Submitted on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th October 2014 | 30th January 2015 | 30th January 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assignment title | Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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LO | Learning outcome | Assessme | In this assessment you will have the opportunity to | Task | Evidence | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
nt | present evidence that shows you are able to: | no. | (Page | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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LO1 | Understand the | LO 1.1 | Explain the importance of the essential elements | ||||||||||
essential elements | required for the formation of a valid contract | ||||||||||||
of a valid contract | |||||||||||||
in a business | |||||||||||||
context (LO 1) | |||||||||||||
LO 1.2 | Discuss the impact of different types of contract | ||||||||||||
LO 1.3 | Analyse terms in contracts with reference to their | ||||||||||||
meaning and effect | |||||||||||||
LO 2 | Be able to apply | LO 2.1 | Apply the elements of contract in given business | ||||||||||
the | scenarios | ||||||||||||
elements of a | |||||||||||||
contract in | LO 2.2 | Apply the law on terms in different contracts | |||||||||||
business situations | |||||||||||||
LO 2.3 | Evaluate the effect of different terms in given | ||||||||||||
contracts | |||||||||||||
LO 3 | Understand | ||||||||||||
principles of | |||||||||||||
liability in | |||||||||||||
LO 3.1 | Contrast liability in tort with contractual liability | ||||||||||||
negligence in | |||||||||||||
business activities | |||||||||||||
LO 3.2 | Explain the nature of liability in negligence | ||||||||||||
LO 3.3 | Explain how a business can be vicariously liable | ||||||||||||
(LO | Be able to apply | LO 4.1 | Apply the elements of the tort of negligence and | ||||||||||
4) | principles of | defences in different business situations | |||||||||||
liability in | LO 4.2 | Apply the elements of vicarious liability in given | |||||||||||
negligence in | business situations. | ||||||||||||
business situations | |||||||||||||
Learner declaration | |||||||||||||
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I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.
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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades
Grade Descriptor | Indicative characteristic/s | Contextualisation | |||
M1Identify and apply relevant Legal issues | Effective judgements have been made. | To achieve M1, the learner will be able to identify and apply | |||
and principles applicable in the given | legal principles to explain, analyse and make effective | ||||
scenario | An effective approach to study and research | judgements about elements of contract, discuss the impact of | |||
different types of contract and analyse terms in contracts with | |||||
has been applied. | |||||
reference to their meaning and effect. (Task 1) | |||||
M2 Apply valid conclusion to legal principles | To achieve M2, the learner will be able to apply valid | ||||
supported by relevant cases | conclusion to legal principles supported by relevant cases | ||||
Appropriate learning methods/techniques | using the given business scenarios to apply the law on terms | ||||
have been applied. | elements of contract, discuss the impact of different types of | ||||
contract and analyse terms in contracts with reference to their | |||||
meaning and effect. (Task 1) | |||||
M3 Legal cases are analysed, criticised and | To achieve M3, the learner will have ensure that the legal | ||||
judgements in cases correctly applied to | cases are analysed, criticised and judgements in cases | ||||
given legal and business scenarios | correctly applied to given legal and business scenarios and | ||||
Communication is appropriate for familiar | contrast liability in tort with contractual liability, | ||||
and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate | explain the nature of liability in negligence and explain how | ||||
media have been used. | a business can be vicariously liable. Also apply the elements | ||||
of the tort of negligence and defences in different business | |||||
situations apply the elements of vicarious liability in given | |||||
business situations. (Task 2) |
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D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own | To achieve D1, the learner needs to critically evaluate own | ||
work and justify valid conclusions with | Conclusions have been arrived at through | ||
work and justify valid conclusions respect of legal principles | |||
respect of legal principles and business | synthesis of ideas and have been justified. | ||
and business scenario and apply the elements of contract in | |||
scenario | Realistic improvements have been proposed | ||
given business scenarios and evaluate the effect of different | |||
against defined characteristics for success. | |||
terms in given contracts. (Task 1) | |||
D2 The learner is required to propose | To achieve D2, the learner is required to propose realistic | ||
realistic conclusion based on cases and | conclusion based on cases and terms and suggest valid | ||
terms and suggest valid discussion of legal | discussion of legal and wider business issues affecting the | ||
and wider business issues affecting the given | given scenario and contrast liability in tort with contractual | ||
scenario | Activities have been managed. | liability, explain the nature of liability in negligence and | |
explain how a business can be vicariously liable. Also apply | |||
the elements of the tort of negligence and defences in | |||
different business situations apply the elements of vicarious | |||
liability in given business situations. (Task 2) | |||
D3 Demonstrate convergent /lateral /creative | To achieve D3, the learner is required to demonstrate | ||
thinking and propose suggestion on how | convergent /lateral /creative thinking and propose suggestion | ||
well the terms and cases meet the needs of | on how well the terms and cases meet the needs of the both | ||
the both parties to the case in the given | Relevant knowledge gained from previous | parties to the case in the given business scenario and contrast | |
business scenario | liability in tort with contractual liability, explain the nature of | ||
units has been incorporated in this unit, to | |||
liability in negligence and explain how a business can be | |||
demonstrate a synoptic understanding of the | |||
vicariously liable. Also apply the elements of the tort of | |||
business environment. | |||
negligence and defences in different business situations apply | |||
the elements of vicarious liability in given business situations | |||
(Task 2) | |||
Programme: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business
Assignment Brief Task 1 ( LO 1: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and LO 2: 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 for M1,M2 and D1)
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Unit number and title | Unit 5: Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business | ||||||||
Qualification | Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business | ||||||||
Start date | 13/10/2014 | ||||||||
Deadline/hand-in | 30/01/2015 | ||||||||
Assessor | Loganathan Ramasamy | ||||||||
Email: | [email protected] | ||||||||
Assignment Number: Task 1. Provide Legal Advice
Assessment Format: You are a legal adviser and visited by clients who require advice on different aspects of Law. They have presented you with a summary of the case. With reference to different aspects of Law, write a letter to each client providing sound advice. Your letter should comply with the word count of 1500 with +/- 10% margin. Word count excludes the index, headings, information contained in tables, references and bibliography. For academic purpose you must use theories and include a bibliography.
Assessment Type: Individual
- Bob goes into Sam’s bookshop and sees a book which he wants to buy on display. He takes the book to the counter to pay for it, but Sam tells him that the copy of the book is his only copy and that he has already sold it to Carl, but forgot to remove it from the display. Is Sam entitled to refuse to sell Bob the book? Taking this scenario into consideration explain the importance of the essential elements required for the formation of a valid contract. (LO 1.1)
- Discuss the impact of different types of contract and analyse terms in contracts with reference to their meaning and effect. (LO 1.2 and 1.3)
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- Adam advertises a reward of £1000 for the first person to paddle across the English Channel in a bath from Dover to Calais. Brian sees the advertisement in the newspaper, purchases a bath, and sets out from Dover. On the same day, whilst Brian is in mid-channel, Adam places another advertisement in the same newspaper announcing that the reward is being withdrawn with immediate effect. Unaware of this, Brian continues his voyage angd duly arrives in Calais. Brian then claims the reward. Adam refuses to pay. Is Brian entitled to claim the reward? (LO 2.1)
- Barry goes into a park which is managed by his local council. He sees a notice which states that chairs are for hire for 50p per hour. Barry pays the 50p and is given a ticket and a chair. Later, the chair collapses under him, damaging his clothes. When Barry complains, the attendant points to a clause on the ticket which states, “No liability is accepted for any damage or injury caused by the failure of any hired equipment.” Are the council entitled to rely on the clause?
Taking this scenario into consideration, apply the elements of contract in given business scenarios, apply the law on terms in different contracts and evaluate the effect of different terms in given contracts. (LO 2.2 and 2.3)
Assignment Brief Task 2(LO 3: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and LO 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4 for M3 and D2, D3)
Unit number and title | Unit 5: Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business | |||||||
Qualification | Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business | |||||||
Start date | 13/10/2014 | |||||||
Deadline/hand-in | 30/01/2015 | |||||||
Assessor | Loganathan Ramasamy | |||||||
Email: | [email protected] | |||||||
Assignment Number: | Task 2. Evaluation task | |||||||
Distribution Date: | 13/10/2014 | |||||||
Submission Date: | 30/01/2015 | |||||||
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Assessment Format: Evaluating below scenario(s) should comply with the word count of 1500 with +/- 10% margin. You may use tables and diagrams to support your report to illustrate the text. Word count excludes the index, headings, information contained in tables, references and bibliography.
Assessment Type: Individual
1. Contrast liability between contract and tort liability with cases. (LO 3.1)
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- In the meantime, downstairs in the kitchen, Roger, the dishwasher, is complaining about the skin rash he has developed as a result of long periods of washing up. Although rubber gloves are available, most employees do not use them. Colin, the head chef, is getting fed up with Roger and in his anger, knocks Roger unconscious with a frying pan. Does Ben, the Hotel Owner, owe Roger a non-delegable duty of care as an employer to provide a safe working environment? Can Roger bring a claim in vicarious liability against Ben for Colin’s actions.(LO 3.3)
- Meanwhile, Mark decides to go to the Hotel pool for a swim. A sign on the pool door reads: ‘Pool closed between 7.00pm and 7.00 am. No entry to visitors during these hours; ‘Dangerous when unattended’. Mark reads but ignores the sign and enters. He cannot find the light so just jumps in. In fact, the pool has been emptied and Mark is badly injured and tears his expensive designer swimming trunks. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act, will Mark
be able to claim for the cost of his designer swimming trunks. Is the Poshplace Hotel liable to Mark under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. Can the Poshplace Hotel exclude liability to Mark under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984 because of its warning notice. (LO 4.1, 4.2)
(Answer by applying the elements of the tort of negligence, vicarious liability and defences in these situations).
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qualification | Assessor name | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unit Number and title | Unit 5: Aspects of Contract and Negligence for | Student name | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criteria | To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to: | Achieved? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reference | (tick) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LO 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.1 | explain the importance of the essential elements required for the formation of a valid contract | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.2 | discuss the impact of different types of contract | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.3 | analyse terms in contracts with reference to their meaning and effect | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LO 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2.1 | apply the elements of contract in given business scenarios | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2.2 | apply the law on terms in different contracts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2.3 | evaluate the effect of different terms in given contracts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LO 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3.1 | contrast liability in tort with contractual liability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3.2 | explain the nature of liability in negligence | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3.3 | explain how a business can be vicariously liable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LO 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4.1 | apply the elements of the tort of negligence and defences in different business situations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4.2 | apply the elements of vicarious liability in given business situations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)
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Grade descriptor | Achieved? | Grade descriptor | Achieved? | |||||||
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M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions | D1: Use critical reflection to evaluate own work | |||||||||
and justify valid conclusions | ||||||||||
D2: Take responsibility for managing and | ||||||||||
M2: Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques | organising activities | |||||||||
D3: Demonstrate convergent/lateral /creative | ||||||||||
M3: Present and communicate appropriate findings | thinking | |||||||||
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Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student
Action Plan
Summative feedback
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Evidence | Summary of evidence required by student | Evidence | |||||
checklist | presented | ||||||
Prepare a report, which should comply with the word count of 3000 with +/- 10% margin. You | |||||||
Task 1 | may use tables and diagrams to support your report to illustrate the text. | ||||||
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