CHAPTER 2-Resolving Conflict in the Workplace Flashcards

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what are the three legal ways offers can be made ?

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1-verbally,
2-in writing,
3-by conduct.

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what are the elements of a legally binding contract ?

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  1. Offer 2.Acceptance 3.Consideration 4.Intention to contract
    5. Consent to contract 6.Capacity to contract
    7. Legality of form 8.legality of purpose
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what is intention to contract ?

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this means that the parties to the contract must have intended to create a legally binding contract that could end up in court if not fulfilled

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what is consent to contract ?

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this means that each party must give genuine agreement of their own free will to the making of the contract

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what does capacity mean ?

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capacity means that the people agreeing to the contract must have legal right to do so

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what does legality of form mean ?

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it means that certain contracts must be drawn up in writing before they can become legally binding

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what does legality of purpose mean ?

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i means that for a contract to be illegally binding it must be for a legal purpose and not involve committing any crime or breaking the law

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what is caveat emptor ?

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it is a legal term meaning ‘let the buyer beware’

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what are the two important pieces of legislation that set out consumers’ legal rights and sellers’ responsibilities ???

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1-The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980,

2-The Consumer Protection Act 2007.

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what is the Sale of Good and Supply of Services Act 1980 ?

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The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 sets out the law concerning the sale of goods and services.

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what does the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 set out ?

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legal rights of consumers,
legal responsibilities of retailers,
legal remedies.

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what are the legal rights of consumers ?

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1-goods sold must be of merchantable quality,
2-goods sold must be fit for purpose intended,
3-goods sold must be as decribed,
4-the buyer is entitled to legal ownership and quiet possession,
5-services must be provided by a competent person with skill and using due care and diligence,
6-consumers renting or buying on hire purchase.

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what does merchantable quality mean ?

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it means that goods sold to consumers must be reasonably durable, even if they are sale items.

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what are the legal responsibilities of retailers ?

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1-retailers are legally responsible,
2-retailers must respect all the legal rights of customers,
3-complaints,
4-signs pretending to limit the retailer’s liability are illegal,
5-any product guarantees offered.

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hat are the remedies available ?

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1- Repair,

2- Replacement,

3- Refund.

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what is the consumer protection act 2007 ?

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the act sets out the law concerning the false or misleading promotion of goods for sale