2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0195 Introduction to Business Law and Ethics
20 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Claire Struthers
Email: c.y.struthers@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
Module replaces
LLLC 0165This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module introduces you to how organisations deal with contemporary ethical theory and concepts and the tools used to address ethical concerns. You will also be introduced to elements of contract law and torts.Objectives
The objectives of this module are to:• Provide students with an understanding of how businesses are responding to contemporary
ethical issues using various tools and techniques.
• Develop an understanding of the main rules and principles relevant to the law of contract and Tort
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Apply ethical theories and frameworks within an organisational context
2. Formulate appropriate ethical recommendations within the organisational context
3. Examine the essential elements of a valid and legally binding contract and its role in the business
context.
4. Apply the role of the Law of Tort in business activities in assessing particular forms of tortious
liability.
Skills outcomes
Being Digital: This module will develop Critical Evaluation, Collaboration, Communication and Identity and Wellbeing
Syllabus
Indicative content for the module:
• The nature of a contract
• Types of contracts and the requirements for their formation,
• Contents of a contract to include terms, terms implied by statute, and commercial contracts
• The law of torts, an outline of the tort of negligence
• Vicarious liability
• Ethical theory, moral philosophy and alternative perspectives
• Managing Business Ethics
• Frameworks, Models and Approaches for ethical decision making
• Stakeholders & Ethics
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Private study hours | 173.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
• Reading: 75 hours• Reading and research for assignments: 20 hours
• Critical reflection on practice: 39 hours
• Exam preparation: 20 hours
• Assignment preparation 20 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through regular workshops and tutorials, monitoring of student contributions and the staged submission of formative assessment.Exam practice questions
An outline of the proposed case study can be submitted 2 weeks before the submission date for tutor guidance and comments
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Case Study | 2,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S2) | 2 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 09/07/2021 15:01:40
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