- Dedication
- About the authors
- Preface
- New to this edition
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I Legal Systems
- 1. Introduction to law
- 2. Legal systems and sources of law
- 3. The court system of England & Wales
- 4. Legislation
- 5. Case law
- 6. Legal services and the ethical lawyer
- Part II Legal Skills
- 7. Reading cases and legislation
- 8. Research
- 9. Problem-solving and case/matter analysis
- 10. Persuasive oral communication and presentations
- 11. Client interviews and meetings
- 12. Negotiation and mediation
- 13. Advocacy and mooting
- 14. Writing and drafting
- Part III Employability and Commercial Awareness
- 15. Making yourself more employable
- 16. CVs, applications, and interviews
- 17. Understanding clients: individuals and businesses
- 18. Businesses and the business environment
- 19. Essential economics and finance
- 20. Law firms as businesses
- Appendix
- Index
(p. 558) 18. Businesses and the business environment
- Chapter:
- (p. 558) 18. Businesses and the business environment
- Author(s):
Scott Slorach
, Judith Embley
, Peter Goodchild
, and Catherine Shephard
- DOI:
- 10.1093/he/9780198834328.003.0018
This chapter discusses the following: the importance of commercial awareness; the main types of business structure, their organisation, and management; the different markets, sectors, and industries in which businesses operate, and the role of consumers within these markets; supply chains from business to consumer; and the impact of competition within different markets.
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- Dedication
- About the authors
- Preface
- New to this edition
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I Legal Systems
- 1. Introduction to law
- 2. Legal systems and sources of law
- 3. The court system of England & Wales
- 4. Legislation
- 5. Case law
- 6. Legal services and the ethical lawyer
- Part II Legal Skills
- 7. Reading cases and legislation
- 8. Research
- 9. Problem-solving and case/matter analysis
- 10. Persuasive oral communication and presentations
- 11. Client interviews and meetings
- 12. Negotiation and mediation
- 13. Advocacy and mooting
- 14. Writing and drafting
- Part III Employability and Commercial Awareness
- 15. Making yourself more employable
- 16. CVs, applications, and interviews
- 17. Understanding clients: individuals and businesses
- 18. Businesses and the business environment
- 19. Essential economics and finance
- 20. Law firms as businesses
- Appendix
- Index