BUSINESS LAW FOR MANAGERS | OTHM Level 5 OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management Assignment Briefs Qualification Number: 610/1527/1| J

BUSINESS LAW FOR MANAGERS | OTHM Level 5 OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management Assignment Briefs Qualification Number: 610/1527/1| JUNE 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Assessment guidance for criterion referenced marking. The assessment grading criteria characterises the level of complexity and demand expected of students at each level of qualification. Please note that these are generic descriptors which apply mainly, though not exclusively, to written academic work.

Any further unit-specific assessment criteria, such as number of words, should be clearly stated in each individual assignment brief.

Result.

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Pass

Detailed answers to all parts of the questions or tasks.

 

Clearly structured and focused, demonstrating overall coherence and in- depth understanding of the unit content and assessment requirements.

 

Evidence of the use of independently sourced material, well applied in all contexts.

Very few errors in grammar as appropriate.

Detailed response to all relevant parts of the questions or tasks, with evidence of clear understanding of the issues.

 

Well-structured with evidence of independent reading supporting the argument.

 

Clear evidence of a range of independently sourced material, well applied in all contexts.

Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.

Very full, independent response to the assignment, applying relevant material well beyond any module input, demonstrating independent study.

 

Excellent understanding and application of relevant theory, concepts and models. Very clear logical structure.

 

Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.

Excellent links between relevant ideas, theories and practice.

 

Evidence of independent learning and the ability to engage critically and analytically with a wide range of contextually relevant resource material.

 

Demonstration of original insights supported by well- structured overall argument.

Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.

The work demonstrates engagement in an academic debate which presents clear evidence of a considered understanding of the topics studied.

 

There is evidence of clear synthesis of theoretical issues and practice.

A critical analysis of theoretical models and/or practical applications has resulted in originality.

 

Very few errors in referencing or grammar

or syntax as appropriate.

Result.

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Refer

Little attempt to engage with assignment brief.

Learning outcomes not fully met.

Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of key concepts, theories or practice.

Little attempt to engage with assignment brief.

Learning outcomes not fully met.

Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of key concepts, theories or practice.

Little attempt to engage with assignment brief.

Learning outcomes not fully met.

Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of key concepts, theories or practice.

Little attempt to engage with assignment brief.

 

Learning outcomes not fully met.

 

Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of key concepts, theories or practice.

Whilst some of the characteristics of a pass have been demonstrated, the work does not address each of the outcomes for the specified assessment task.

The work may be an overly descriptive account demonstrating minimal interpretation, and there is very limited evidence of analysis, synthesis or evaluation.

 

No counterarguments or alternative frames of

reference are generated or considered.

Qualification Structure The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units, 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 600 hours.

All units are mandatory.

Unit Ref. No.

Unit title

Level

Credit

GLH

TQT

F/650/1150

Principals and Concepts of Strategy

5

20

100

200

H/650/1151

The Management of Human Resources

5

20

100

200

J/650/1152

Marketing for Managers

5

20

100

200

K/650/1153

Business Law for Managers

5

20

100

200

L/650/1154

Management Accounting and Decision Making

5

20

100

200

M/650/1155

Business Start-up; Conception to Market

5

20

100

200

Centre Assessment Guidance Centre’s are advised to follow the assessment guidance and methods set out by OTHM qualifications within the specification and this document, if a centre wishes to devise their assessment methods then this first must be provided to OTHM Qualifications, prior to implementation.

The Assessor should decide when the learner is suitably prepared to undertake the assessment and issue the Assignment. Once learners have been issued with an assignment, it is essential they work independently to produce and prepare their evidence for assessment.

Before commencing an assessment, the Assessor should take care to ensure each learner understands:

the assessment requirements

the nature of the evidence they need to produce

the importance of time management and meeting deadlines

the importance of submitting authentic work

It is important that centres develop an effective delivery method to teaching and learning that supports the progression and stretch of learners through the level 4 and 5 units of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma qualifications.

Assessing Unit Content Assessors are expected to assess evidence submitted by learners to determine that the work is suitable in meeting the assessment criteria and provide learners with appropriate feedback.

Centre assessors mark the assignments against the predefined learning outcomes and assessment criteria in the specification.

To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria for the unit.

For the unit Management Accounting and Decision Making, learners will need to be supplied with a range of financial statements / accounts for a business. These can be downloaded by the tutor from the Internet. Assessment Tracking and Recording Learner Progress

It is necessary to track and record learner achievement throughout the delivery period of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma and this should not be left until the end of the course.

This will include regular review of learner work through formative and summative assessment and internal quality assurance at planned intervals during the programme:

before decisions have been made on any unit

sampling evidence once one or two of the units or assignments are completed

Tracking learner progress, recording the achievement of each learner per criteria on a unit- by-unit basis ensures:

the assessment evidence is clearly measured against national standards

learner progress is accurately tracked

the assessment process can be reliably verified

evidence is valid, authentic and reliable for the safety of certification

identification of which assessments are outstanding

internal verification is timely

samples for standards verification and other external audits can be made available as required

up to date, securely stored assessment records help to minimise the risk of assessment malpractice and potential issues; maintaining the integrity of the qualification.

Tutors/Assessors should provide learners with formative and summative feedback to aid development during their studies.

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

used during the learning process

used at the end of the learning process

provides feedback on learning-in-process

evaluates achievement against learning outcomes and assessment criteria

dialogue-based, ungraded

graded Pass / Refer

Assessor Authentication Every member of staff involved in the internal verification of controlled assessment must ensure that each piece of assessed work can be authenticated with confidence as being the work of the learner who submits it. The assessor and IQA must sign a declaration after the work has been completed confirming that the work was completed under the required conditions.

Learner Task Guidance The assessment for this qualification comprises assignment based tasks, to be completed at the end of the period of learning.

The tasks will cover all learning outcomes and assessment criteria within the unit. The tasks are necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence.

You are expected to include citations and references in your academic work and you should follow the Harvard referencing style.

You must use relevant academic and reliable sources.

The Indicative Content in the specification is not prescriptive or exhaustive but is intended to provide helpful guidance to teachers and learners, with the key areas that will be covered within the unit and relating to the kinds of evidence that should be provided for each assessment objective specific to the unit learning outcomes

Learners are expected to adhere to the word count, provided as a range within the question text. A 10% leeway either side of this range is permitted before the assessor is instructed to stop reading any further.

There is no formal time limit for the completion of the tasks, besides that of the validity of assessment materials.

Learners will be required to sign a statement of authenticity, confirming all evidence provided is their own.

As well as the content your tutor/assessor will be scrutinising the following aspects:

Plagiarism and collusion

Critical writing, style

Sentence structure

Grammar, punctuation

Argument, setting out

Presentation of findings and conclusion

Referencing and citation

The tasks are marked by an Internal Assessor and verified.

Learners who fail to achieve the required Pass mark are permitted to re-sit after having sufficient teaching and additional study time.

BUSINESS LAW FOR MANAGERS Unit Reference Number

K/650/1153

Unit Title

Business Law for Managers

Unit Level

5

Number of Credits

20

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

200 hours

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

100 hours

Mandatory / Optional

Mandatory

Task Grading Type

Pass / Refer

Unit Aims All businesses and those employed by it must operate within the laws, legislation and regulations of the countries in which it conducts its activities.

Some law only applies to specific types of business and their legal structure whereas other laws apply to any business irrespective of their operations and location. The aim of this unit is, therefore, to support a learner’s exploration of laws, legislation and regulations which apply in their home country and to different types of business.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome – The learner will:

Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1. Understand generic business law.

1.1   Explain why it is important to have business related laws.

1.2   Explain the principles of business law.

1.3   Differentiate between civil and criminal law.

2. Understand legal and justice systems within a business context.

2.1   Explain what is meant by the term ‘legal system.’

2.2   Describe a legal system.

2.3   Explain what is meant by the term ‘justice system.’

2.4   Describe a justice system.

3. Understand key business-related laws.

3.1   Describe key features of consumer law.

3.2   Describe key features of contract law.

3.3   Describe key features of law of tort.

3.4   Describe key features of international laws.

4. Understand how laws impact businesses.

4.1   Explain how businesses are legally formed.

4.2   Describe the impact of key legislation on a business.

4.3   Explain why contractual obligations are important to a business.

4.4   Explain how a business could resolve different legal disputes.

Scenario

Your college has arranged for students to attend some training sessions where local entrepreneurs and professionals will hold workshops on starting a business.

You are going to attend the law training sessions to learn more about:

generic business law of your country.

legal and justice systems in your country.

key business-related laws which you must be aware of.

how laws will impact a business.

There are four workshops which will address each area separately.

Unit Title Business Law for Managers

Task 1 of 4

Unit Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

LO 1 Know about generic business law.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are to produce a report which considers the following.

the importance of business-related laws.

the principles of business law

the differences between civil and criminal law.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.

The recommended word limit is 800 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.

Referencing

You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these in your work.

References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using Harvard Referencing style.

You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

Unit Title Business Law for Managers

Task 2 of 4

Unit Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

LO 2 Know about legal and justice systems in context.

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Now that you have some fundamental information about business law, you are going to learn more about the legal and justice system in your country.

Write an essay, in which you:

explain what is meant by the term ‘legal system.’ describe a legal system. explain what is meant by the term ‘justice system.’ describe a justice system. Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.

The recommended word limit is 800 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.

Referencing

You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these in your work.

References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using Harvard Referencing style.

You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

Unit Title Business Law for Managers

Task 3 of 4

Unit Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

LO 3 Know about key business-related laws.

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

Assignment Brief and Guidance

The course tutor has asked you to present information on key business-related laws. Prepare a presentation about the key features of:

consumer law. contract law. law of tort. international laws. Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of a 10-minute presentation equivalent to 500-600 words and must be in a recognised presentation format.

Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.

Referencing

You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these in your work.

References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using Harvard Referencing style.

You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

Unit Title Business Law for Managers

Task 4 of 4

Unit Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

LO 4 Know how laws impact on businesses.

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

Assignment Brief and Guidance

The fourth training session will concentrate on raising your awareness of how laws could impact a business.

Write an essay, in which you:

explain how businesses are legally formed.

describe the impact of key legislation on a business.

explain why contractual obligations are important to a business.

explain how a business could resolve different legal disputes.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.

The recommended word limit is 800 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.

Referencing

You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these in your work.

References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using Harvard Referencing style.