Probable Cause to Believe Someone Has Shoplifted Is a Defense

question 8

True/False

Probable cause to believe someone has shoplifted is a defense to a charge of false imprisonment in some states.

Understand the purpose and major components of the discovery process in civil litigation.

Recognize the importance of timely responses and the consequences of failure to respond in legal proceedings.

Describe the various pretrial motions and documents filed in civil lawsuits, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.

Identify the different discovery devices used in gathering evidence, such as interrogatories, depositions, and requests for admission.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A theory of motivation that posits that individuals are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectations that the act will be followed by a given outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.

Goal-Setting Theory

A theory suggesting that setting specific, challenging goals, with appropriate feedback, leads to higher performance.

ERG Theory

A theory of human motivation that categorizes needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Two-Factor Theory

A theory by Frederick Herzberg that identifies motivation and hygiene factors as key to employee satisfaction and performance.