Gary Hires Doug to Burn Off His Fields to Kill

question 56

Multiple Choice

Gary hires Doug to burn off his fields to kill the weeds. If the fire gets out of control because of Doug's negligence and the fire damages Philip's wood fence:

• A) Gary has no liability because Doug was an independent contractor.
• B) Doug bears sole responsibility for damage to the fence because it was his negligence that caused the fire to escape the intended boundaries.
• C) Gary is vicariously liable because he authorized an abnormally dangerous activity.
• D) Philip cannot hold Gary liable unless Gary was personally involved in the act of burning the fields.

Realize the impact of global and cultural effectiveness in HR management.

Appreciate the competency of leadership and navigation in shaping HR vision and contributions.

Understand the concept of business acumen and its relevance to HR professionals.

Identify the principal clusters of competencies necessary for success in HRM.

---

Definitions:

Blacks Out

Losing consciousness or memory for a period of time, often due to excessive alcohol consumption or medical conditions.

Drinks Alone

The act of consuming alcoholic beverages in isolation, which can sometimes indicate underlying issues such as depression or alcohol dependency.

Mortality Rate

The measure of the number of deaths in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.

Longevity

The length or duration of a person's life, particularly in relation to good health and lifespan extension practices.