In this course you will be introduced to a range of legal relationships. The term "legal relationships" is used here to mean those associations which arise in commercial situations.
At the end of your study of this course you will be able to:
distinguish between different forms of business organisation
explain the advantages and disadvantages of each form in a given business situation
identify the main features of an agency relationship
explain the importance of the contract of employment and identify its existence in a simple factual situation
apply your understanding of the legal rules governing legal relationships to factual situations.
On completion of your course, you will receive a certificate:
Legal Relationships (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Introduction
Objectives
Section One: Liability for Employees and Agents
The employment relationship
Vicarious liability
The contract of employment
Agency
Types of agent and formation
Responsibilities of the parties
Terminating an agency
The commercial agents regulations
Summary of section one
Section Two: Sole Traders and Partnerships
Business organisations introduced
Sole traders
Partnerships
Liability of partners
The partnership agreement
Ending the partnership
Summary of section two
Section Three: Forming a Company
Basic principles
Separate legal personality
Company membership and limited liability
Types of company
Forming a company
The constitution: memorandum and articles
The Memorandum of Association
The Articles of Association
Changing the constitution
Summary of section three
Section Four: Managing the Company
Capital
Shares
Borrowing
Company management
Summary of section four
Additional questions
Additional questions: guidance
Tutor-marked Question Paper
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
What's Included
In this course you will be introduced to a range of legal relationships. The term "legal relationships" is used here to mean those associations which arise in commercial situations.
At the end of your study of this course you will be able to:
distinguish between different forms of business organisation
explain the advantages and disadvantages of each form in a given business situation
identify the main features of an agency relationship
explain the importance of the contract of employment and identify its existence in a simple factual situation
apply your understanding of the legal rules governing legal relationships to factual situations.
On completion of your course, you will receive a certificate:
Legal Relationships (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Introduction
Objectives
Section One: Liability for Employees and Agents
The employment relationship
Vicarious liability
The contract of employment
Agency
Types of agent and formation
Responsibilities of the parties
Terminating an agency
The commercial agents regulations
Summary of section one
Section Two: Sole Traders and Partnerships
Business organisations introduced
Sole traders
Partnerships
Liability of partners
The partnership agreement
Ending the partnership
Summary of section two
Section Three: Forming a Company
Basic principles
Separate legal personality
Company membership and limited liability
Types of company
Forming a company
The constitution: memorandum and articles
The Memorandum of Association
The Articles of Association
Changing the constitution
Summary of section three
Section Four: Managing the Company
Capital
Shares
Borrowing
Company management
Summary of section four
Additional questions
Additional questions: guidance
Tutor-marked Question Paper
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
What's Included
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