Aim and purpose

This unit aims to develop learners’ ability to understand how legal, ethical and social concerns influence business activities. Learners will explore legislation and the consequences of non-compliance, with an emphasis on responsible business practice.

Unit introduction

Society is changing. Business organisations do not operate in a vacuum; they need to find the most effective way to operate within the legal and social constraints set by the societies in which they operate. Learners will explore the legal, social and ethical constraints that influence business activities and debate the extent to which businesses should be constrained by these issues.






Aim and Purpose

In this unit learners will investigate the steps required to successfully plan for, deliver and evaluate collaborative projects. You will explore the importance of team dynamics and cooperation, working within a team responsible for the delivery of a project. This is a synoptic unit.

Unit Introduction

Team working aims to make the best use of each individuals strengths so more can be achieved collaboratively. In order to become more collaborative teams need to go through stages of development.

The unit will help learners understand the factors that contribute to team work and be able to work in and reflecting on team situations. This unit provides an opportunity to evidence achievement of the transferable skill of teamwork.