When an Agent Is an Employee and Commits a Tort

question 5

Multiple Choice

When an agent is an employee and commits a tort, which of the following is true regarding liability of a principal/employer who controls the employee's behavior?

• A) The employer can be liable.
• B) The employer is not liable because as a matter of public policy, a person is singularly liable for his or her torts.
• C) In order to give the employer a chance to evaluate the employee, the employer is liable only if the employee has worked for the employer for at least thirty days.
• D) In order to give the employer a chance to evaluate the employee, the employer is liable only if the employee has worked for the employer for at least seven days.
• E) In order to give the employer a chance to evaluate the employee, the employer is liable only if the employee has worked for the employer for at least six months.

Explain the relationship between personality traits and work behavior, including the Big Five personality factors.

Understand how managers can foster positive emotions and job satisfaction within an organization.

Examine the relevance of job satisfaction and organizational commitment in employee retention and performance.

Assess the relationship between emotions, personality, and work performance.

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