RESIT Assignment Brief Semester: E14 Module Code: PM103 Module Title: Business Law Programme BSc Level: Level 4 Awarding Body: University of Plymouth Module Leader Rosie Watson Format: Written Report Presentation: No Submission requirements: The report must be submitted on the resit area of the Student Portal Word Limit: 2,500 words (with 10% plus or minus leeway) Deadline date for submission: Written report: Deadline: 12 noon on Wednesday, 10th December 2014 Please note that the portal records the date and time of submission Learning outcomes to be examined in these assessments PLEASE NOTE: ASSESSMENT TASKS 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 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 resit assignment is worth 100% of the marks for the module. 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 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 Task: 2,500 word Written Report – 100 marks (i) ​Advise a couple setting up a retail business what advantages and ​disadvantages they may encounter with an unincorporated business structure ​and explain the consequences of incorporating their business. ​​33.3% (ii) ​The Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010) imposes responsibilities on employers in ​respect of their employees and their employment contracts. Assess the ​potential consequences for managers and directors where the provisions of ​EA 2010 are ignored. ​​33.3% (iii)​Choose one piece of European legislation and assess its impact on businesses in the United Kingdom. Consider both the positive and negative impact. ​33.3% Marks: 100 Parts (i), (ii) and (iii) have the same weighting therefore the word count for each part should reflect this. Please remember that you must provide properly referenced evidence for all of the claims/assertions you make. Page 1 of 2