Pearson btec hnd level 5 unit 05 aspects of contract and negligence for business assignment brief 1
- 1. PEARSON BTEC_Semester 02_Unit No. 05_Aspects of Contract _May 2017_Cromwell UK 1 Assignment Front Sheet Qualification Unit Number and Title Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business Unit 5: Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business Reg. No._Learner’s Name Assessor’s Name Mr. Sayed Muhammad Ali Hand-out Date Hand-in Date Submitted On Sunday, 26th March 2017 Sunday, 26th March 2017 Assignment Type Summative Assignment Assignment Title Understanding Law of Contract and Tort (Partial) Learning Outcome No. and Statement AC In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: Task No. Page No. LO1 Understand the essential elements of a valid contract in a business context. 1.1 Explain the importance of the essential elements required for the formation of a valid contract. 1 41.2 Discuss the impact of different types of contract. 1.3 Analyse terms in contracts with reference to their meaning and effect. LO3 Understand principles of liability in negligence in business activities. 3.1 Contrast liability in tort with contractual liability 2 53.2 Explain the nature of liability in negligence 3.3 Explain how a business can be vicariously liable Learner’sDeclaration I certify the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Learner’s Signature: Date:
- 2. PEARSON BTEC_Semester 02_Unit No. 05_Aspects of Contract _May 2017_Cromwell UK 2 Assignment Brief Qualification Unit Number and Title Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business Unit 5: Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business Reg. No._Learner’s Name Assessor’s Name Sayed Muhammad Ali Hand-out Date Hand-in Date Submitted On Sunday, 26th March 2017 Sunday, 26th March 2017 Assignment Type Summative Assignment Assignment Title Understanding Law of Contract and Tort Purpose of this assignment The purpose of this assignment is to make students understand and apply elements of a contract and principles of liability and negligence. Another important aim is to develop the common skills that learners require in practical life, which will be observed closely during the report. Introduction Write an integrated report that completes all the task in the body, with one Executive Summary, one Introduction, one Conclusion and one Reference List. Within each task, there are some sub-parts. You should answer these sub-parts in an integrated way in paragraphs. Use business situations/ scenarios/examples as your context. Cite your academic sources including books, law journals, and law bulletins. You can also cite online sources, which are credible. Use Harvard system of referencing. Task 1 (LO 1 & 3: AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) Students are required to start their report by explaining the significance of the essential elements required for the formation of a valid contract with examples. Cite academic sources as well. (1.1) Next, discuss the impact of different types of contract. Use academic sources and real business world examples for supporting your discussion. (1.2) For the next section of the report, students are required to analyze terms in different kinds of contracts (Content of the agreement, Express term, implied term and relative importance of contractual terms such as Condition, Warranty, Innominate Terms) with reference to their meaning and effect. Use examples to support your analysis. (1.3) In this section of your report, students are required to contrast liability in tort with contractual liability. For this you need to differentiate the liability in torts and contract. Use academic sources for supporting your points. (3.1) Next, explain the nature of liability in negligence. Cite your academic sources. You are also encouraged to report examples for amplifying your explanation. (3.2) Now, using examples and supporting text from your academic sources, you are required to explain how a business can be vicariously liable (3.3)
- 3. PEARSON BTEC_Semester 02_Unit No. 05_Aspects of Contract _May 2017_Cromwell UK 3 Higher Grade Achievements In order to achieve a Merit the learner must achieve all three merit descriptors: Indicative characteristics Guidance M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions M2: Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques A range of sources of information has been used - You will need to use appropriate range of sources for supporting your discussion with real world business and case law examples. M3: present and communicate appropriate findings A range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used - Present your answer in a suitable format and use of business law terminologies accurately. - Use of Harvard referencing correctly throughout the report. In order to achieve Distinction the learner must achieve all three merit descriptors in addition to these distinction descriptors: Indicative characteristics Guidance D1: use critical reflection to valuate own work and justify valid conclusions D2: take responsibility for managing and organising activities Activities have been managed - All assignment activities are fully documented / evidenced and the report is completed to a high standard. - You need to demonstrate an effective approach to independent research study and needs to meet the deadline to submit the task. D3: Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking Suggested References: • Gillies, Peter, 2004. Business Law. 12th ed. Leichhardt, NSW.: The Federation Press. • Khalid, M.C. and Arbab, K.C. 2010. Business Law. 2nd ed. 9/4 Ratigon Road, Lahore: Syed Mobin Mahmud & Co. • Beale, H., and Dugdale, T. 1975. “Contracts Between Businessmen: Planning and the Use of Contractual Remedies”. British Journal of Law and Society 2 (1). Wiley: 45–60. • Burrows, A., McKendrick, E., and Edelman, J. 2007. Cases and materials on the law of restitution 2nd Edition. New York: Oxford University.
- 4. PEARSON BTEC_Semester 02_Unit No. 05_Aspects of Contract _May 2017_Cromwell UK 4 Instructions 1. An electronic copy of your assessment must be fully uploaded by the deadline date and time 2. You must submit one single PDF or MS Office Word document. Any relevant images or screenshots must be included within the same MS Office Word or PDF document 3. Clearly indicate the LO and AC number you address 4. Ensure that all work has been proof-read and checked prior to submission 5. Ensure that the layout of your documents are in a professional format a. Font: Verdana b. Font Size: i. 14-Main heading, Bold and Underlined ii. 12-Sub heading and Underlined iii. 10-Body text c. Line Spacing: 1.0 and justified 6. Check your work for plagiarism. The College has strict penalty for plagiarism and the assignment will be cancelled if the assignment is observed for this. 7. Ensure that any file you upload is virus-free and not corrupted 8. You must NOT submit a paper copy or email of this assessment to any member of staff 9. Filing the reference checklist is compulsory 10. Visits need to be arranged and made to the organizations. For meeting the respective managers, the college will provide a reference letter for the project and the manager of the organization is welcome to contact the administration at the college
- 5. PEARSON BTEC_Semester 02_Unit No. 05_Aspects of Contract _May 2017_Cromwell UK 5 Answer Sheet Task 1 Please type your answer below LO 1.1 LO 1.2 LO 1.3 LO3 Please type your answer below LO 3.1 LO 3.2 LO 3.3
- 6. PEARSON BTEC_Semester 02_Unit No. 05_Aspects of Contract _May 2017_Cromwell UK 6 Reference Checklist Section Reference List Valid Task 1 & 3
- 7. PEARSON BTEC_Semester 02_Unit No. 05_Aspects of Contract _May 2017_Cromwell UK 7 Achievement Summary Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business Assessor’s Name Sayed Muhammad Ali Unit Number and Title Unit 5: Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business Learner’s Name LO To achieve the criteria, the evidence must show that the learner is able to: Achieved? (tick) LO1 Understand theessential elements of a valid contract in a business context. 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. LO3 Understandprinciples of liability in negligence in business activities. 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 Higher Grade Descriptors M2 You will need to use appropriate range of sources for supporting your discussion with real world business and case law examples. M3 Present your answer in a suitable format and use of business law terminologies accurately. Use of Harvard referencing correctly throughout the report. D2 You need to demonstrate an effective approach to independent research study and needs to meet the deadline to submit the task.
- 8. PEARSON BTEC_Semester 02_Unit No. 05_Aspects of Contract _May 2017_Cromwell UK 8 Assignment Feedback Formative Feedback: Assessor to Learner Summative Feedback: Assessor to Learner Feedback: Internal Verifier to Assessor Assessor Name Sayed Muhammad Ali Internal Verifier Name Mirha Faisal Assessor Signature Internal Verifier signature