Basil, a Clerk at Cycle World, Takes a Bicycle from the Store

question 63

Multiple Choice

Basil, a clerk at Cycle World, takes a bicycle from the store without the owner's permission. Basil is liable for conversion​

• A) ​if he damages the bicycle.
• B) ​if he does not have a good reason for taking the bicycle.
• C) ​if he fails to prevent a theft of the bicycle from his possession.
• D) ​under any circumstances.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The degree of independence and freedom of choice that individuals have in their roles or tasks.

Job Characteristics Model

A framework that proposes that certain job characteristics affect job outcomes through their relationship with individual psychological states.

Task Identity

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work, contributing to a sense of accomplishment.

Hygiene Factor

A concept from Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory that refers to environmental conditions—such as salary, company policies, and work conditions—that can prevent job dissatisfaction but do not necessarily increase job satisfaction.