Based on the Research Evidence on Summary Dismissal Cases,in Which

question 11

Multiple Choice

Based on the research evidence on summary dismissal cases,in which of the following scenarios does the employer stand the least chance of winning in the courts?

• A)An accountant is dismissed because of theft from the workplace.
• B)A clerk is dismissed because of insubordination.
• C)A manager is dismissed because he was found doing work for a competitor.
• D)A secretary is dismissed because of poor typing skills.

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Latent Learning

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