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Chapter 6

External analysis – political and legal

factors

Outcome

By the end of this session you should be able to:

 Explain how the political system and government policy affect the organisation

 describe the sources of legal authority, including supra-national bodies, national
bodies and regional governments

 explain how the law protects the employee and the implications of employment
legislation for the manager and the organisation

 Identify the principles of data protection and security

 explain how the law promotes and protects health and safety in the workplace

 recognise the responsibility of the individual and the organisation for compliance
with laws on data protection, security and health and safety

 outline principles of consumer protection such as sale of goods and simple
contract

and answer questions relating to these areas.

The underpinning detail for this Chapter in your Integrated Workbook can
be found in Chapter 6 of your Study Text

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