Without the Permission of the Inventor, Five Star Automobile Manufacturing

question 24

Multiple Choice

Without the permission of the inventor, Five Star Automobile Manufacturing copied the engine design of an innovative competitor. What is Five Star guilty of?

• A) corporate liability
• B) trademark infringement
• C) profit minimization
• D) patent infringement

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Definitions:

Procedural Justice

The fairness perceived in the processes and procedures used to make decisions and allocate resources.

Corporate Restructuring

The process of reorganizing a company's structure and operations, often to improve efficiency, competitiveness, or financial health.

Feelings of Inequity

Emotional responses that arise when an individual perceives an imbalance or unfairness in their work environment, especially in terms of rewards and contributions.

Overreward Inequity

A situation where an individual perceives they are getting more rewards than they believe they deserve compared to others.