Which of the Following Is Not a Form of an Affirmative

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a form of an affirmative defense to a professional liability suit?

• A) contributory negligence
• B) denial
• C) comparative negligence
• D) emergency
• E) assumption of risk

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Definitions:

Average Wage Rate

The average amount of money earned per hour, day, or year by workers within a specific region, sector, or occupation.

Job Evaluation

Job evaluation is a systematic process used to determine the relative worth of jobs within an organization for the purpose of establishing fair compensation levels.

Relative Worth

The perceived value or importance of a job, task, or employee's contributions in comparison to others within an organization, often used in determining compensation.

Wage Compression

Occurs when there is a narrowing of the differences in pay between employees regardless of their skill level or experience, often due to internal or external pressure on wage structures.