Jackie Is an Employee for Hardware Store,Inc

question 7

Multiple Choice

Jackie is an employee for Hardware Store,Inc.When attempting to open a can of bright orange paint,she accidentally spills paint on Maggie,a customer in the store.Maggie claims that her $800 business suit is ruined.The legal liability here can best be described as:

• A) the store is liable to Maggie, but Jackie is not.
• B) Jackie is liable to Maggie, but the store is not.
• C) Both the store and Jackie are liable to Maggie.
• D) Neither Jackie nor the store is liable to Maggie as the incident was just an accident.

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Definitions:

Competitive Advantage

A business's unique ability to perform better than its competitors due to superior products, services, or operations.

Strategic Advantage

A benefit that enables an organization to outperform its competitors.

Equitable Treatment

The practice of fairness and impartiality in the handling and decision-making of all individuals.

Designated Groups

Populations identified for special attention or treatment in policies or programs, often to address historical disadvantages or inequalities.