Employment-At-Will Is a Common-Law Doctrine Holding That_____

question 83

Multiple Choice

Employment-at-will is a common-law doctrine holding that_____.

• A) an employee must provide a minimum of two weeks' notice before quitting a job
• B) employees can be asked to leave a company only if they are willing to do so
• C) employees are free agents, but employers must have a just cause for terminating them
• D) an employer has the right to hire, fire, demote, or promote whomever it chooses

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Definitions:

Role Congruity Theory

Prejudice against female leaders is the result of an incongruity between the perceived characteristics of women and the perceived requirements of leadership roles.

Leader Categorization Theory

A leadership theory suggesting that people have preconceived notions of what makes a good leader and assess leadership ability by how well someone fits these molds.

Implicit Leadership Theory

A theory that suggests individuals have preconceived notions about what leadership traits and behaviors constitute an effective leader, influencing how they evaluate and respond to leadership.

Adaptive Response

A biological or behavioral adjustment that improves an organism's ability to survive and reproduce.