Which of the Following Are Public-Policy Exceptions Recognized by Most

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are public-policy exceptions recognized by most states as limits to the employment-at-will doctrine allowing termination of employees?

• A) refusing to commit an illegal act
• B) performing a public duty (reporting for jury duty)
• C) exercising freedom of speech rights
• D) refusing to commit and illegal act and performing a public duty (reporting for jury duty)
• E) refusing to commit and illegal act and performing a public duty (reporting for jury duty) and exercising freedom of speech rights

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Definitions:

Carrying Costs

Expenses associated with maintaining inventory, including storage, insurance, and spoilage costs.

Ordering Costs

Expenses incurred in placing and receiving orders for goods, including transportation, handling, and clerical costs.

Option Contract

A financial derivative that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price within a specified timeframe.

Futures Contract

A forward contract with the feature that gains and losses are realized each day rather than only on the settlement date.