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Module Information Booklet

Taylors University

Foundation in Business

July 2013 Semester 1

BUS 0013

Introduction to Business Law


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CONTENTS

Introduction

Course Overview

Assessments

Course Calendar

Assignment Cover

Assignment Feedback Form


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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Introduction to Business Law! This course is designed for students who have a desire to gainan introductory understanding of the basic principles of Business Law. This unit aims to introduce thestudent to a study of the law in the business environment. It introduces sources of law and the court

structure, the law of contract, business organisations, sale of goods, law of agency, law of insurance andcivil wrongs in the business environment. An understanding of the laws in these areas is an essentialrequirement in the study of business operations, general corporate matters, banking, internationalorganizations and in international business transactions and trade.

Lecturer and Tutor

Ms. Ambikai S T Singam

B14, Block E, Level 9

Taylors Business School

Taylors University

Email :[email protected]

COURSE OVERVIEW

SUBJECT SYNOPSIS

Introduction to Business Law is designed to create an awareness of how the Malaysian legal system

operates. It provides students with an overview of the Malaysian legal system and a basic coverage of theunderlying legal principles governing business. Students will have the opportunity to develop criticalthinking skills in relation to issues pertaining to the role of law in business applying the legal principles insolving these issues.

SUBJECT OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this subject are:

1. To give students an in-depth understanding of law which are essential components in business andsociety.

2. To describe the fundamentals of law, particularly with respect to personal obligations arising under thecontractual obligation, agency relationship, and other areas that affect the business.

3. To apply the knowledge and identify legal issues that has an impact on organisations and to apply therelevant legal principles in resolving the legal problems and issues affecting businesses.

4. To provide the knowledge and analytical skills required within the legal environment that is crucial formanagement decision making in business environment.

5. To provide exercises and assignments that allows students to interact and learn the legal applicationsin the business world.


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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:1. describe the role of law in society;2. identify the legal framework and processes governing the Malaysian business environment;

3. describe the basic principles and concepts of business law and related ethical issues;4. identify and apply the legal issues and problems in the business environment using well-structured andlogical arguments.

TAYLORSGRADUATECAPABILITIES(TGC)

Upon successful completion of this module, a student should be equipped with the following Taylors

graduate capabilities:

Taylor's Graduate Capabilities-Foundation

Discipline Specific Knowledge

1.0 TGC: Discipline Specific Knowledge

1.1 Solid foundational knowledge in relevant subjects.

1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of study.

*This TGC is further clarified according to the respective program-specific outcomes.

Cognitive Capabilities

2.0

3.0

TGC: Lifelong learning

2.1 Locate and extract information effectively.

2.2 Relate learned knowledge to everyday life.

TGC: Thinking and Problem Solving skills

3.1 Learn to thinkcriticallyand creatively.

3.2 Define and analyse problems to arrive at effective solutions.


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On completion of this module, students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes TGC1 TGC2 TGC3 TGC4 TGC5 TGC6 TGC7 TGC8

LO1 To be able to identify the role of lawin society

X X

LO2 To develop a sound basicknowledge of the sources of law andthe legal framework governingMalaysian business environment

X X

Soft Skills

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

TGC: Communication Skills

4.1 Communicate appropriately invarious settings and modes

TGC: Interpersonal Skills

5.1 Understand team dynamics andwork with others in a team.

TGC: Intrapersonal Skills

6.1 Manage oneself and be self-reliant.

6.2 Reflecton ones actions and learning.

6.3 EmbodyTaylors core values.

TGC: Citizenship and Global Perspectives

7.1 Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives.

7.2 Understand the value ofcivic responsibilityand community engagement.

TGC: Digital Literacy

8.1 Effective use ofInformation and Communications Technology(ICT)

and related technologies


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LO3 To be aware of legal issues in thebusiness environment and be ableto apply the law to resolve them

X X X X X

LO4 To provide the opportunity to

develop skills in researching and

applying case law and legislation tosolving legal disputes affectingbusiness in Malaysia

X X X X X X X X

LO5 To provide the opportunity todevelop critical thinking skills inapproaching legal problems andissues

X X X X X X X X

LO6 To be able to analyse and resolvelegal disputes using well-structuredand logical arguments

X X X X X X X X

Assessment LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

Coursework

Online Quiz(MCQ) X X X

Individual Written Assignment X X X X X X

Group Presentation X X X X X X

Group Reflective Journal X X X X

Final Exams X X X X X X

SUBJECT DELIVERY/ TEACHING AND LEARNING ARRANGEMENTS

Lectures

All the lectures are two-hours long (usually with a short-break in the middle, as directed by the lecturer).Lecture attendance is compulsory. Students are STRONGLY advised to attend lectures as coreknowledge of the subject will be delivered in a continuous pattern. Failure to attend one lecture may leadto confusion at subsequent lectures. In addition, students are required to prepare for tutorials which willincorporate and emphasise the information conveyed in lectures.

TutorialsTutorials are interactive sessions between one tutor and 20 to 25 students. Students are expected toprepare and participate in the discussions and Q & A sessions. This is an opportunity for students to seekclarification on subject/topic areas they have not had a clear grasp yet. There will also be 2 sessions ofonline tutorial in the form of discussion/debate on a topic.Class Quizzes may be conducted as part of tutorials.Tutorial attendance is compulsory.


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IMPORTANT REMINDER: Students who fail to achieve 80% attendance will be excluded from thefinal examination.

Self and Independent StudyStudents cannot expect lecturers to be the sole provider of knowledge and information as these areunlimited. Students are expected to practice self and independent studies for at least 80 hours for thissubject.

UNIT VALUE OF SUBJECT

3 credit hours

LEARNINGRESOURCES

Main References:Lee Mei Pheng & Ivan Jeron Detta, 2009, Business Law, Oxford University Press

Additional References:

Teo Say Eng, 2007, Your Rights and the Law, LexisNexis

Wan Arfah Hamzah, 2009, An Introduction to the Malaysian Legal System, Penerbit FajarBakti

Syed Ahmad S A Alsagoff, 2008, Principles of Law of Contract in Malaysia, 5th Edition,Lexis Law Publication

Sharifah Suhana Ahmad, 2007, Malaysian Legal System, 2nd Edition, Malayan Law Journal

Nor' Adha Abdul Hamid, Surinom Miskam, 2009, Commercial Law in Malaysia: Theories &Principles, Bangi Centre for Research & Development, Kolej University Islam Antarabangsa,Selangor

Beatrix Vohrah and Wu Min Aun, 2009, The Commercial Law of Malaysia, Longman

Publication

ONLINE SUPPORT

Taylors University provides a program website (TIMES) to allow students convenient access to module

resources.

Materials available include:

Module Information Booklet

Study Guide

Lecture slides

Assignment Cover Sheet

Assignment Feedback Form

Other information on the module


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ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Form of assessment Length Weightage Due date Learning

Outcomes

being

assessed

TGC Achieved

Online Quiz(MCQ) 10% 09.09.2013 1,2&3 1,2,6 & 8

Individual Written

Assignment

10% 17.9.2013 by

12 noon

1,2,3,4,5&6 1.2.3.6 & 8

Group Presentation 10% Tutorial 11 1,2,3,4,5&6, 1,2,3,4,5 6,7 & 8

Group Reflective

Journal

20% 7.10.2013by 12 noon

1,2,3&4 1,2,4,5,6,7 & 8

Final Examination 50% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7

& 8

2,3 & 4

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT COMPONENT

The continuous assessment component for this module shall comprise of:

Online Quiz(MCQ)

Individual Written Assignment

Group Presentation

Group Reflective Journal

Online Quiz (MCQ)(10%)2 separate assessments in the form of online quizzes(MCQ) will be held (5% each). This is to encourage

students to read the textbook in preparation for the quizzes .

Individual Written Assignment(10%)Students will be given a problem based question which they will have to research, analyse and thenanswer in essay form.


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Group Presentation (10%)Students will be assigned to groups. Each group will be given an assignment that may include any currentissue or a scenario problem which they will have to discuss/answer and present.

Group Reflective Journal (20%)Each group is required to prepare a Group Reflective Journal based on the following:FIVE articles selected from various sources relating to the topics taught in the Business Law subjectcontent (p10-12). There should be one article from each topic area of the subject.Reflective journals are simply a record, kept throughout the semester, of thoughts students have aboutthe learning students are undertaking from the perspective of the Business Law subject. Studies onreflective journal writing reveal its great potential as a means of encouraging meaningful learning.The purpose of the article commentaries is to develop critical thinking and writing skills within the contextof the study of Business Law. The challenge for students is to move beyond mere description of thenewspaper articles and to engage in an attitude of reflective skepticism towards the information.

FINAL EXAMINATION (50%)

Final examination is a closed-book examination of two hours. It seeks to determine students individualeffectiveness in responding to specific questions under time-constrained invigilated conditions. It consistsof 2 sections:Section A: Students are required to answer 10 short-answer questions @ 4 marks eachSection B: Students are required to answer 4 short essay questions @ 15 marks each.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Students are required to sit/attempt the final examination. Failure to doso would result in a fail grade (F).

PlagiarismPlagiarism is the use of someone else's language, ideas, information or original material withoutacknowledging the source. All students are expected to attend a course on proper usage of referencing.Information about referencing is available from the Learning and Academic Skills Centre (LASC) and fromthe library webpage at:-http://library.taylors.edu.my/taylor_customize/Information_Skills/Reference/reference_mainpage.htmPlagiarism is a serious offence and any individual (who is suspected of plagiarism) would be referred tothe Academic Integrity Committee of Taylor's University. Please refer to the Student Handbook for furtherinformation.

Late Penalties GuidelinesA late penalty will be applied to an assessment item submitted after the date for submission as stated inthe assignment specification, or a later date agreed to by the subject coordinator in response to anapplication for an extension of time. The late penalty will take the form of a deduction of 5% of the totalmarks per day up until a maximum period of five (5) days, at which time the assignment will be assignedzero marks.


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MODULE REQUIREMENTSYou are required to achieve an overall weighted average of at least 50% for the module assessmentcomponents to pass this module.All students must adhere to the Taylors Universitys Examinations, Assessment Policies and ProceduresManual. Key information can be found at program website (http://portals.taylors.edu.my)

REFERRED EXAMA re-sit examination is only granted if students obtain a marginal pass (D- to D+) in their finalexamination.

PERFORMANCE IN ASSESSMENTYour performance in an assessment will be given various grades. For details, please refer to the TaylorsUniversity Student Handbook/ Dual Award Program Guide.

MODULE CALENDAR MARCHSEMESTER 2013

Week Starting Week /Lecture

Topic / Activity Readings / Tutorials /Coursework Deadlines

22n July 2013 1 Topic 1: Introduction to lawa) Define lawb) Distinguish types of law

Lee Mei Pheng,2009,(Chap 1 and 2)(pg 1-24)

29t July 2013 2 Topic 2: Malaysian Legal Systema) Court Structure

b) Application of Judicial Precedentc)The law making process

Lee Mei Pheng, 2009,(Chap 2 and 3)(pg 29-

68)Tutorial 1

5t August 2013 3 Topic 3: Malaysian Legal System

a) The Constitutional rights &

fundamental liberties

Teo Say Eng, 2007,(Chap 4)(pg53-58)Tutorial 2

12th August 2013 HARI RAYA BREAK

19t August 2013 4 Topic 4: The Law of Contracta) Explain the meaning of offer anddistinguish it from invitations to treat.b) Explain the meaning and consequenceof acceptance.c) Analyse the elements of a contractand the presumptions of intention tocreate legal relations.

Lee Mei Pheng, 2009,(Chap 6) (pg 133-147)Tutorial 3


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26th August 2013 5 Topic 5: The Law of Contracta) Explain the need for consideration.b) Certaintyc) Contractual Capacity

Lee Mei Pheng, 2009,(Chap 6) (pg 148-157)Tutorial 4 (Online)

2n Sept 2013 6 Topic 6: The Law of Contract

a) Terms of Contract - Meaning,Classificationb) Explain the difference between termsand mere representationsc) Explain the effect of exclusion clausesand evaluate their control

Lee Mei Pheng, 2009,

(Chap 6) (pg 158-170)Tutorial 5

9t Sept 2013 7 Topic 7: The Law of ContractVitiating Factors : Fraud,Misrepresentation, Mistake, Coercion andUndue Influence

Lee Mei Pheng, 2009,(Chap 6) (pg 170-179)Tutorial 6(Online Quiz)

16t Sept 2013 8 Topic 8: The Law of Contracta) Void and Illegal Contractsb) Discharge of Contractc) Discharge and effects of frustrationd) Discharge by performancee) Discharge by breach


23r Sept 2013 9 Topic 9: The Law of Contracta) Effects of breachb) Remedies- Damages- Specific performance- Injunction


30t Sept 2013 10 Topic 10: Law of Torta) Explain the meaning of Law of Tortb) Identify types of tort

Lee Mei Pheng, 2009,(Chap 7) (pg 230, 248-252)Tutorial 9(Online)

7t October 2013 11 Topic 11: Law of Torta) Analyse the elements to provenegligence


14t October 2013 12 Topic 12: Law of Tortb) Defencesc) Professional Negligence

Lee Mei Pheng, 2009,(Chap 7) (pg 230-248)Tutorial 11 (GroupPresentation )

21st October 2013 13 Topic 13: Business Structures Company Lawa) Types of Companiesb) Concept of Separate Legal Entity


28th October 2013 14 Topic 14: Business Structures -Partnership Lawa) Definition and Nature of Partnershipb) Liability and Dissolution of Partnership

Lee Mei Pheng, 2009,(Chap 13) (pg520-552)Tutorial 13(Online Quiz)


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4th November 2013 DEEPAVALI BREAK

11t November 2013 15 Topic 15: Rights of consumer underSale of Goods

a) Consumer protection legislations

b) Rights provided under the legislationsc) Avenues to enforce the rights

Lee Mei Pheng,2009,(Chap 9)(pg520-552)Teo Say Eng, 2007,

(Chap20)(pg235-243)Tutorial 14

18t November 2013 16 Topic 16: Insurance

a)Nature of Insurance Contracts

b)Conditions and Warranties

c) Exemption Clauses

Lee Mei Pheng, 2009,(Chap 8)(pg274-294)Tutorial 15

25t November 2013 17 Revision & Past Year Exam PaperDiscussion

Tutorial 16

2n December 2013 18 Revision & Past Year Exam Paper

Discussion

Tutorial 17

9t December 2013 STUDY LEAVE

16t 23r December2013

FINAL EXAMINATION


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ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET

An Assignment cover sheet needs to be included with each assignment. Please complete all detailsclearly.

If you are submitting the assignment on paper, please staple this sheet to the front of each assignment. Ifyou are submitting the assignment online, please ensure this cover sheet is included at the start of yourdocument.

Please check with your subject lecturer for assignment submission locations.

Name/s (Optional):

Student/s ID:

Programme : TAYLORS BUSINESS FOUNDATION

Email (Individual/Group Leader): Contact No (Individual/Group Leader) :

Subject code and title: BUS0013 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW

Course Lecturer: AMBIKAI S T SINGAM

Assignment number: Due date:

Assignment topic as stated in the guidelines provided

Further Information: (e.g. state if extension was granted and attach evidence of approval and RevisedSubmission Date)

I have read and understood the TUC Regulations on cheating, plagiarism and collusion and state that thispiece of work is my own and does not contain any unacknowledged work from any other sources.

I authorise the University to test any work submitted by me, using text comparison software, for instancesof plagiarism. I understand this will involve the University or its contractor copying my work and storing it

on a database to be used in future to test work submitted by others.

Note:The attachment of this statement on any electronically submitted assignments will be deemed tohave the same authority as a signed statement.

Signed: Date:

Date received from student: Received by:


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ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK PROFORMA GRADE

A. A feedback proforma template needs to be included with each assignment. Please complete all details clearly.

Student ID:

Programme: TAYLORS BUSINESS FOUNDATION

Email : Contact No :

Subject code and title: BUS0013 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW

Course Lecturer: AMBIKAI S T SINGAM

Assignment number: Due date: Word Count: 800

Assignment topic as stated in the guidelines provided:

B. This section will be completed by the lecturer/tutor assessing your assignment:

Key: 1. Outstanding 2. Very Good 3. Good 4. Satisfactory 5. Weak 6. Unsatisfactory

(Lines left blank by the tutor are not relevant to this assignment)

Structure & Presentation 1 2 3 4 5 6Executive Summary Little relevance to

questionIntroduction Unstructured/lacking continuityFindings/ Discussion Many Inaccuracies

Appropriate Headings and subheadings Inappropriate headingsAppropriate Layout Inappropriate numbering

system

Conclusion (linked to discussion) Lacks cohesionAppropriate recommendations Inappropriate RecommendationsOverall presentation Messy presentation

ContentDemonstrate engagement with topic Lacking logical

flow/poorly set outGood reference of sources Inadequate rangeDemonstrates critical thinking Text book responseClearly identifies problem/ topic and Lacks clarityprovides appropriate recommendations

LanguageGrammatical sentences Weak grammaticallyCorrect spelling Many incorrect spelling

Effective/accurate use of figures and tables Use ineffective orinaccurate

Any additional comments (if there is any):Comments:

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