The Text Discussed the Case of Burlington Industries, Inc

question 17

Multiple Choice

The text discussed the case of Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth, where the U.S. Supreme Court addressed workplace harassment and defined two ways an employer may be liable for torts of its employees while acting outside the scope of employment. Which of the following is one of those ways?

• A) The employer knew or should have known of the employee's harm and failed to stop it.
• B) The employer outsourced its human resources overseas and failed to follow traditional U.S. human resources procedures.
• C) The employer failed to conduct a semi-annual training on appropriate workplace behavior.
• D) The employer failed to monitor its employees.
• E) The employer had bad hiring practices.

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Definitions:

Rehearsing

The act of practicing ahead of time how one will perform in a specific situation to perfect their response or performance.

Boredom

A state of feeling disinterested or weary due to lack of stimulation or activity.

Egalitarian Message

A communication that promotes equality and equal rights among all people.

Desk And Chairs

Essential pieces of furniture often used in offices, schools, and homes for the purposes of working, studying, or sitting.