An Example of an Exception to the Principle of Employment-At-Will

question 77

Multiple Choice

An example of an exception to the principle of employment-at-will would be ________.

• A) employers cannot discharge employees on the basis of poor performance
• B) employers cannot discharge employees on the basis of race
• C) employers cannot discharge employees for stealing from the company
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Labor Hours

The total number of hours worked by employees within a specific period, often used to measure productivity or labor costs.

Inventory Holding Cost

Expenses associated with storing unsold goods, including warehousing, insurance, taxes, depreciation, and opportunity costs of capital tied up in inventory.

Marginal Subcontracting Cost

The extra expense associated with outsourcing an additional unit of production or service.

Layoff Cost

The financial impact associated with the termination of employees traditionally as a result of downsizing, restructuring, or automation.