The impact of Political‚ Legal and Social factors on a business Describe how political‚ legal and social factors are impacting upon the business activities of the selected organisations and their stakeholders. Political factors: ‘’Political factors are how and to what degree a government intervenes in the economy.’’ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEST_analysis) Political factors include: * Environmental regulation and protection * Taxation ( corporate: consumer) * International
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Foundations of Business Law Assignment 1 Levi Manuel 100102979 Question 1 What legal issues does this situation raise and what are the possible legal consequences? First legal issue- Was there a duty of care? In this case there a number of legal issues and the first and foremost of these issues is was there a duty of care? Duty of care‚ as a general rule‚ is that the defendant who owes a duty of care to all persons who it is reasonably foreseeable will suffer loss or damage as a result
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LEGAL SYSTEMS What is a legal system It is an operating set of legal institutions‚ procedures and rules regulating a given society From a law perspective: restricted to where the ’sovereign’ commands different laws for different groups of the population From a non state perspective: includes the system of courts and judges supported by the state as well as non legal forms of normative ordering. Normative ordering - e.g. Written codes‚ security forces‚ tribunals etc which replicate the structure
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issues have been proven to be associated with mandatory minimum sentencing laws. With the laws affecting a significant demographic of minorities‚ issues such as prison overpopulation‚ unfair judgement and extensive costs involved with prisons and the court have arisen. The concept of mandatory sentencing was originally implemented to ensure that certain criminals served long prison sentences‚ which would simultaneously punish the criminal and act as a deterrent for people who have the intention of committing
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“It is difficult to judge the success of reforms in legal aid provision as we lack agreement on the aims and objectives of a legal aid system”. Discuss. INTRODUCTION Legal aid helps with the costs of legal advice for people who can’t afford it. If anyone needs help with the costs of legal advice‚ he can apply for legal aid. Whether he will receive it depends on: the type of legal problem he has; his income (how much he earn) and how much capital (money‚ property‚ belongings) he has; whether there
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Exam 4 Study Guide Sentencing 1. The 5 philosophies of purpose of punishment (purposes‚ examples‚ pros and cons): a. Deterrence (specific and general) b. Incapacitation c. Retribution d. Rehabilitation e. Restorative Justice 2. Corporal Punishment 3. History of punishment- banishment‚ sterilization‚ transportation 4. Civil commitment 5. Legally sane / insanity / guilty but mentally ill 6. What factors could prevent a fair sentence in court? 7. Presentence investigation report 8. Indeterminate
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Business Law – Unit 15 Task 01-a A legal system in a country embodies both the law of that country and the mechanisms the country has in place for regulating and enforcing those laws. A legal system incorporates: * The country’s law * The legislature: the law making body * The judiciary: the body that sits in judgment on disputes about laws * The prosecution system: the system that seeks to ensure the criminal law in enforced and people who break the law are prosecuted * The
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imprisonment the more effective method in deterring crime? A well punishment such as community sentencing is an alternative program to deter crime and reduces levels of reoffending as the article written by The Guardian in 2012 highlights in the quote “community sentences proven to be 8% more effective than short term prison sentences at reducing reoffending” (The Guardian‚ 2012). Community sentencing involves offenders implementing requirements ordered by the magistrate and judge such as job training
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HOW CAN YOU MODIFY YOUR LIFESTYLE TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF LIVING A LONG‚ HEALTHY LIFE? Life expectancy is affected by many factors. These include diet and exercise‚ smoking‚ mental state‚ environment‚ career‚ spirituality‚ social interaction and support. One of the most easily controlled aspects in my lives is my nutrition and exercise. My physical well-being directly impacts on my life expectancy. I am aware of the value of a well-balanced diet – rich in fruit‚ and vegetables‚ low in fat
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Legal Marijuana: Helpful or Harmful? James Nix Soc:102 Amber Anderson May 25‚ 2013 Legal Marijuana: Helpful or Harmful? The year is 2013 and the reality of legalized marijuana in the United States seems to be getting closer with each year. A highly controversial topic because marijuana’s primary use throughout history has been for abusive purposes more than anything else. Marijuana has medicinal uses and the stalks of the plants can be used for making paper or even fibers for ropes or canvases
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