The Alien Tort Claims Act

question 60

Multiple Choice

The Alien Tort Claims Act:

• A)was active for the last two centuries and was commonly used in supporting jurisdiction in several cases.
• B)was enacted in 1889 as part of the original Judiciary Act.
• C)is an international statute which provides a cause of action for aggrieved aliens in global courts.
• D)is unlikely to have a high impact upon the way U.S. corporations deal with their overseas employees.

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Definitions:

Single Estimate

An approach in project management or forecasting where a single value is used as the most likely outcome without accounting for uncertainty.

Comprehensive

Refers to an all-inclusive, thorough consideration or coverage of a specific topic or area.

Management Function

Fundamental activities such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling that are performed by managers to achieve organizational goals.

Setting Objectives

The process of outlining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that direct actions and efforts.