Which Term Refers to the Liability a Company Incurs When

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the liability a company incurs when it fails to conduct a reasonable investigation of an applicant's background,and then assigns a potentially dangerous person to a position in which he or she can inflict harm?

• A) negligent retention
• B) negligent supervision
• C) negligent hiring
• D) negligent referral

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Definitions:

Weber's Law

A principle that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the original stimulus.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which a person becomes less sensitive to a stimulus after prolonged exposure.

Signal Detector

A device or system designed to detect the presence of, or changes in, physical or other indicators, often used in the context of safety or communication systems.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.