Which of the Following Would Be Relevant Areas of Business

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be relevant areas of business law to a human resource manager?

• A) Contracts, employment and labor law, and employment discrimination
• B) Contracts only
• C) Contracts and labor law, but not employment discrimination
• D) Employment and labor law, but not contracts
• E) Human resource managers hold administrative positions and are not concerned with areas of business law

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Definitions:

Civil Law

Civil law is a legal system originating in Europe, intellectualized within the framework of Roman law, and comprising a comprehensive set of legal codes that govern private law matters.

Criminal Law

A body of law pertaining to crimes and punishment, focusing on behaviors that are sanctioned under criminal statutes.

Environmental Law

A body of laws and regulations designed to protect the environment from harmful actions or processes, by governing the interaction of humanity and the natural environment.

White Collar Crime

Non-violent crime committed by individuals or corporations in the course of their professional lives, often involving financial wrongdoing or fraud.