Both these definitions have common threads. First, rules that govern conduct, second, someone in authority. The definition itself presents the role of law, which is to maintain a conduct, both within society as well as business that are within guidelines that have been predetermined as acceptable. These guidelines and the laws that govern them have been determined over time. Many times the laws have been carried over from other countries or born out of the necessity of having to deal with situations as they arise. "Human beings do not ever make laws: it is the accidents and catastrophes of all kinds happening in every conceivable way, that make law for us". (Plato Laws IV, 709)
In the course text (Cheeseman, H. 2001, pgs 2-3) the primary functions served by the law in this country are given. They are:
1.Keeping the peace, which includes making certain activities crimes
2.Shaping moral standard (e.g., enacting laws that discourage drug and alcohol abuse)
3.Promoting social justice (e.g., enacting statute
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On the business side, the primary role of the law is regulation. Again, the underlying cause for establishment of law in business is to insure fairness. Rules governing how businesses are established, rules governing employment, rules governing wages, rules, rules and more rules. Are there too many rules I"tmm sure the answer depends on whom you ask. If you ask an employer who is forced to pay a certain wage, the answer may likely be yes. If you as the employee who is the recipient of that wage, the answer will likely be no. Just as it is impossible to establish laws for every conceivable action, it is impossible to make everyone happy with the role of law in our lives. The need is real and the value can be readily seen throughout history, in the evolution seen in the diverse populations we see in today"tms society and business.
3.Promoting social justice (e.g., enacting statutes that prohibit discrimination in employment)
1.Keeping the peace, which includes making certain activities crimes
4.Maintaining the status quo (e.g., passing laws preventing the forceful overthrow of the go
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