Under Which of the Following Doctrines May a Court Impose

question 46

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following doctrines may a court impose liability on a corporate officer for actions of employees under the officer's supervision, regardless of whether he or she participated in, directed, or even knew about those actions?

• A) Corporate criminal doctrine
• B) Criminal vicarious liability doctrine
• C) Responsible corporate officer doctrine
• D) Corporation liability doctrine

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