Ricky Jones,a 33-Year Old Unemployed Software Engineer,had Applied for a Job

question 38

Multiple Choice

Ricky Jones,a 33-year old unemployed software engineer,had applied for a job in SeaTech Inc.,a Florida-based software company.He had mentioned his former project manager as his reference in the application form.But he was rejected soon after the HR of SeaTech called his former manager and learnt that Ricky was involved in an issue of sexual misconduct.Sensing this to be the reason for his rejection at SeaTech,Ricky threatened to sue his former manager on charges of _____.

• A) misappropriation
• B) fraud
• C) misrepresentation
• D) defamation
• E) negligence

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Definitions:

Reasonable Diligence

The level of care or effort that is expected from an individual in a particular situation, which is considered to be sensible and appropriate.

Remedial Measures

Actions taken to correct or address a problem, often implemented to provide a solution or improvement.

Absolute Immunity

A form of legal protection preventing an individual from being sued for their actions, typically granted to certain public officials during their official duties.

Ethics Codes

Written guidelines issued by organizations to their members to help them conduct their actions in accordance with its primary values and ethical standards.