Vicki, a Bookkeeper for Emilio Enterprises, Steals Some of the Checks

question 50

Multiple Choice

Vicki, a bookkeeper for Emilio Enterprises, steals some of the checks she is supposed to post to her employer's account. She forges her employer's indorsement. The indorsement is:

• A) effective as the employer's indorsement because Vicki's duties included processing the checks.
• B) effective as the employer's indorsement because of the shelter rule.
• C) not effective as the employer's indorsement since Vicki was an impostor.
• D) not effective as the employer's indorsement because an unauthorized signature necessary to negotiation is inoperative.

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Definitions:

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group that encourages individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Moral Judgments

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Mental Efficiency

The ability of the brain to process information quickly and effectively, using the least amount of cognitive resources.

Reality Testing

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