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.