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Role and Functions
Law/421
January 13, 2014
David Feldheim
Law plays a big role in the operation of business and society. “Laws regulate social behavior, which leads to a society that runs efficiently. Laws also supply ethical standards and expectations, while providing rules of conduct, measures to enforce those rules, and a means for settling disputes. Other functions of law include: peacekeeping; checking government power and promoting personal freedom; facilitating planning and the realization of reasonable expectations; promoting economic growth through free competition; promoting social justice; and protecting the environment” (Barnes). It is important to note that without laws to govern the actions of people and businesses, society would not be able to function effectively, and commerce would likely collapse. Although the general functions of law appear to be rather simple, the United States legal system is actually very complex. Laws are broken down into different types. These include constitutions, statutes, common law, administrative regulations and executive orders. Law has a huge role in both business and society. It has evolved from basic morality and society cannot exist properly without it. Law most often is aligned with customs and that which society has deemed to be right or wrong (Emerson, 2009). In business, companies would have a free- for- all without it. The result would be that no business would actually be achieved. Laws govern every aspect of business. They keep businesses running smoothly and keep them from hurting each other and the consumers. There are laws that control interstate, intrastate, e-business and, international business. They control manufacturing, distribution, shipping and employment. Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are all protected by the law. Companies can be held to product safety laws concerning product
Law/421
January 13, 2014
David Feldheim
Law plays a big role in the operation of business and society. “Laws regulate social behavior, which leads to a society that runs efficiently. Laws also supply ethical standards and expectations, while providing rules of conduct, measures to enforce those rules, and a means for settling disputes. Other functions of law include: peacekeeping; checking government power and promoting personal freedom; facilitating planning and the realization of reasonable expectations; promoting economic growth through free competition; promoting social justice; and protecting the environment” (Barnes). It is important to note that without laws to govern the actions of people and businesses, society would not be able to function effectively, and commerce would likely collapse. Although the general functions of law appear to be rather simple, the United States legal system is actually very complex. Laws are broken down into different types. These include constitutions, statutes, common law, administrative regulations and executive orders. Law has a huge role in both business and society. It has evolved from basic morality and society cannot exist properly without it. Law most often is aligned with customs and that which society has deemed to be right or wrong (Emerson, 2009). In business, companies would have a free- for- all without it. The result would be that no business would actually be achieved. Laws govern every aspect of business. They keep businesses running smoothly and keep them from hurting each other and the consumers. There are laws that control interstate, intrastate, e-business and, international business. They control manufacturing, distribution, shipping and employment. Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are all protected by the law. Companies can be held to product safety laws concerning product