Role and Function of Law

Role and Functions of Law

Abas Shekuna

LAW/421

January 14, 2015

James Jackson

Role and Functions of Law

Ever since the dawn of human civilization, mankind has had some sort of rule or that they used to govern itself. In society laws set the standard or behavior and standard in which we should live in if we want to be part of society.  Laws set up rules and regulations for society so that we can freedom, gives justice to those who were wronged, and its set up that it protects us from our own government. Most importantly, the law also provides a mechanism to resolve disputes arising from those duties and rights and allows parties to enforce promises in a court of law  (Corley & Reed, 1986, p. 4).

What is Law?

According to Corley and Reed (1986) law is a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority, and having legal binding force. Laws are created because it helps prevent chaos from happening within the business environment and as well as society. In business laws sets guide lines regarding employment regulatory compliance, even interoffice regulations.

Role of Law in Business

The rule of law plays an important role in the business world. When set setting a business it is the laws that determine what type of business it is to become, and the structure is to be formed. Also the law sets up a reasonable expectation on how the business should operate in order to protect the business owner’s interest and also protect the interest of the customer of that business. The rule of law not only allows people to understand what is expected of them in their personal capacities but also sets forth rules for businesses so that they, too, know what is expected of them in their dealings and transactions  (Johnson & Lau, 2014).  The law protects those who work for a business. It sets guides line of how treat your employees, equal opportunities, pay scale, hours, breaks, benefits, and long with a host of other right privileges.  In short the laws for business create an honest environment where consumers and business owners interest can be protected, and we have ways to solve if any disputes arise. If these laws are in anyways are violated it sets ups guidelines for punishment.

Role in Society

Without law our society would be a chaotic, uncivilized mess and anarchy would reign supreme. The role that law has in society is that it creates a norm of conducts in the society we live in. Laws are made to protect its citizens from harm. Its set in way that all citizens are given equal opportunity protection from harm no matter your race, gender, religion, and social standing. Under the law all its citizens are guarantee equal protections. In society laws are made to promote the common good for everyone. That is it sets up guideline for everyone in society to act in way that brings the greater good. Everyone acted without thinking about the greater good society would revert to those days where survival of fittest was the common sight. We live in a world where we have finite amount of resources, and sometimes disputes arise on how those resources should shared or used. Laws are made on how to manage these and how we resolve if issues arise over these resources. If know laws were in place these sources would be controlled by the strong and the wealthy.