LAW3104 Management Law

LAW	3104	75333	1, 2008	ONC	Management Law	1.00	Springfield
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOBUS
Academic org:	FOB010
Student contribution band:	3
ASCED code:	090901

Staffing
Requisites
Other requisites
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Texts
Reference materials
Student workload
Assessment details
Important assessment information
Assessment notes
Production date
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STAFFING

Examiner: Mark Byrne
Moderator: Anthony Gray

REQUISITES

Pre-requisite: LAW1101

OTHER REQUISITES

Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to USQConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at http://www.usq.edu.au/business/aboutfob.htm

SYNOPSIS

This course approaches the study of law from the perspective of problems faced by managers. That is, it examines the laws relevant to areas for which a manager may be responsible, such as employment relations. It not only requires students to understand the law on the topics selected but also to appreciate the risk management and compliance steps to be taken by management in response. Students may better appreciate this course if they take it towards the end of their studies.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item/s that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective is/are shown in parentheses after each objective. On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

understand the obligations and potential liabilities imposed by law on persons involved in the marketing of goods and services (Assignment, Examination)
identify the sources of legal obligations governing employment contracts and understand the duties that employers and employees owe each other (Assignment, Examination)
have a broad overview of the notions of proprietary interests and be able to articulate the ways in which a manager might protect property interests (Assignment, Examination)
identify which business practices are illegal or require approval under Australian competition law and appreciate the consequences of contravention (Assignment, Examination)
appreciate the legal matters affecting business relationships with government and issues of compliance (Assignment, Examination)
acquire a basic understanding of the ways in which managers can work best within the legal environment and their legal advisers (Assignment, Examination)
demonstrate effective communication skills concerning the topics studied (Assignment, Examination).

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Marketing	20.00
2.	Managing the employment relationship	20.00
3.	Maintaining and enhancing property rights	20.00
4.	The laws of competition	20.00
5.	Relating to government	10.00
6.	Management within the legal environment	10.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

LAW3104 study package available from the USQ Bookshop.

Trade Practices Act (C'wlth), 2008.

Griggs, L, Clark, E & Iredale, I 2003, Managers and the law: a guide for business decision makers, 2nd edn, Thomson: Lawbook Co, Sydney, New South Wales.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

It is not necessary to obtain these titles, but if available, they will provide supplementary material to the set text. Latest editions required.

Latimer, P Australian business law, CCH Australia, North Ryde, New South Wales.

Pentony, B, Graw, S, Lennard, J & Parker, D Understanding business law, LexisNexis Butterworths, Sydney, New South Wales.

Turner, C Australian commercial law, Lawbook Co, Pyrmont, New South Wales.

Vermeesch, RB & Lindgren, KE Business law of Australia, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood, New South Wales.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Assessment	20.00
Lectures and Tutorials	45.00
Private Study	93.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description		Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date	Notes
ASSIGNMENT		30.00	30.00	22 Apr 2008
2 HOUR EXAMINATION		70.00	70.00	END S1	(see note 1)

NOTES

1.: The examination is scheduled to be held in the end-of-semester examination period. Students will be advised of the official examination date after the timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.)
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval of the examiner, then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
Examination information:
This will be an open examination. Candidates may have access to any material during the examination except the following: electronic communication devices (eg mobile telephones, pagers), bulky materials, devices requiring mains power and material likely to disturb other students.
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Student Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene university regulations. These regulations can be found at http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm. Students should also read the Faculty of Business Policies and Procedures which can be found at http://www.usq.edu.au/business/aboutfob.htm.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

1.	Assignments: (i) The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must submit the assignment to the USQ. (ii) Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within 24 hours if required by the examiner. (iii) In accordance with university policy, the examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances. (iv) Assignments are to be submitted with the appropriate assignment cover. (v) The examiner will normally only accept assessments that have been written, typed or printed on paper-based media. (vi) In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, such as a show holiday, the due date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the examiner's convenience.
2.	Course weightings: Course weightings of topics should not be interpreted as applying to the number of marks allocated to questions testing those topics in an examination paper. The examination may test material already tested in assignments.
3.	Deferred work: Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded: IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination); IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).

This version produced 27 May 2008.