国际管理-德雷斯基1.ppt

Common law uses past court decisions as precedents. It is used in the US and 26 other countries of English origin or influence. Civil law represents a comprehensive set of laws organized into code. It is used in about 70 countries, including Japan and many in Europe. Islamic law is based on religious beliefs and combines common, civil, and indigenous laws to varying degrees. Islamic law is used in Islamic countries, such as Saudi Arabia. A contract is an agreement to establish the rules to govern a business transaction. Contract law plays a major role in international business transactio