A Factor Courts May Consider in Determining Whether an Act

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Multiple Choice

A factor courts may consider in determining whether an act was within the course and scope of employment under vicarious liability is, was the:

• A) act of the same general nature of those authorized by the principal
• B) agent authorized to be in the location at the time the act occurred
• C) agent serving or attempting to serve the principal's interests at the time of the tort
• D) act of the same general nature of those authorized by the principal and agent authorized to be in the location at the time the act occurred
• E) act of the same general nature of those authorized by the principal and agent authorized to be in the location at the time the act occurred and agent serving or attempting to serve the principal's interests at the time of the tort

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Definitions:

Input-Output Control

A management tool used in production and operations that monitors the inputs and outputs of a process, aiming to maintain efficient production and resource utilization.

Work Centre

A specific location in a manufacturing environment where a set of production activities are carried out by machines, labor, or both.

Infinite Capacity Scheduling

A theoretical approach to scheduling that assumes there are no limitations in production capacity, allowing for the exploration of potential output levels.

Finite Capacity

Refers to the limited resources, such as time, space, or equipment, that a system or process has available for use.