ean 9780199544455 temática LEGISLACIÓN, MANAGEMENT año Publicación 2008 idioma INGLÉS editorial OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS páginas 600 formato RÚSTICA 41,13 €    PEDIR   NOVEDAD

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Business Law offers strong contextual coverage of the English Legal System and European Union law helping business students to locate themselves within the subject The author consistently highlights the relevance to business of each legal topic covered so that students are confident of the pitfalls and opportunities of the law to business Key cases are identified in each topic thereby giving students a deeper understanding of how the law has evolved Conscientious referencing and footnoting ensures the book can also be used as a spring board for further research Covers business law requirements for professional bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Chatered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) An accompanying Online Resource Centre offers further learning support to students with multiple choice questions, a flashcard glossary and pointers to answering the end of chapter questions, and updates to the law. There are PowerPoint slides for lecturers to help in preparation of lectures. This textbook is the ideal companion to any first business law course for the non-lawyer. It covers a broad range of legal topics that impact on businesses and approaches them in a methodical way. Each area of the law is analysed for its relevance to the business world, the key terminology is introduced and the relevant statutes and case law are analysed. Whilst a high level of referencing, footnoting and legal accuracy is maintained, the particular needs of the business student are addressed in the learning features employed, the accessible layout and two colour design, and the wealth of online resources that offer self-assessment opportunities

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1. Studying law and answering legal questions PART I THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM 2. The law, the constitution and human rights in the UK 3. Sources of law; the legislative process and interpretation of statutes 4. The court structure and alternative forms of dispute resolution PART II LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION 5. History; institutions; sources of law and the impact on the UK 6. Enforcement mechanisms: The EU and domestic methods PART III CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS 7. Contracts; contractual capacity; mistake; misrepresentation; and duress 8. Essential features of a valid contract: Offer and acceptance 9. Essential features of a valid contract 2: Consideration; intention to create legal relations and certainty of terms 10. Terms, Representations and clauses limiting and excluding liability 11. Terms implied into contracts through statute 12. Discharge of the contract and remedies for breach PART IV TORTIOUS LIABILITY 13. Liability for negligent acts and psychiatric injury 14. Economic torts and the liability of professional advisors 15. Vicarious liability PART V EMPLOYMENT 16. Employment status and the terms forming the contract 17. Termination of the contract of employment 18. Discrimination in the workplace 19. Regulation of the conditions of employment 20. Health & safety at work PART VI INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 21. Intellectual property in a business context PART VII COMPANY LAW 22. The law of agency 23. Type of organisation and forming the business enterprise 24. Corporate administration 25. Maintainence of finance and capital 26. Corporate management