The Case of Illinois V

question 44

Multiple Choice

The case of Illinois v.O'Neil involving Film Recovery Systems was significant and trendsetting in the area of workplace safety because:

• A)the company was forced to give up all of its yearly profit.
• B)those individuals responsible for the death of the employee were forced to pay civil damages out of their own pockets.
• C)the company was forced out of business as part of a settlement.
• D)company officials were prosecuted criminally and sentenced to prison.

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Definitions:

Unconsciously

The process of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors occurring without conscious awareness or intention by the individual.

Negative Attitudes

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Realistic Group Conflict Theory

A theory suggesting that intergroup conflict arises from competition over resources or conflicting goals.

Scarce Resources

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