Client Counselling

Question 1

Moira works from her house as a bereavement counsellor. She has a dedicated room at the back of the house, from which she provides counselling to her clients. This room was specifically chosen for its peaceful position, which is essential for her work. New residents have moved into a house next to Moira’s house. These residents run a business from an outbuilding in their back garden that involves the use of noisy machinery. This machinery is used every day, including at weekends and during anti-social hours. Moira’s bereavement counselling business is being adversely affected as a result.

(a) Identify, with justification, the tort relevant to this situation. (4)

(b) Explain briefly the two most appropriate legal remedies available to Moira. (6)

Question 2

1. Define risk and explain types of risk and uncertainty in a business. 200 words (minimum)

2. Explain techniques to identify and quantify risk and uncertainty. 200 words (minimum)

3. Describe tools and techniques used for analysing risk. 200 words (minimum)

4. Explain PERT analysis in detail. Provide an example. 200 words (minimum)

5. Explain SWOT analysis and explain when to use it in a project. 200 words (minimum)

6. Explain how risk management affects different business functions. 200 words (minimum) .

Question 3

“A duty of care arises not merely when damage is reasonably foreseeable, but when it is just and reasonable to impose liability.” Discuss how this statement applies within the various areas under the law of negligence.