The CEO of the Firm Suspects That One of the Scientists

question 19

Multiple Choice

The CEO of the firm suspects that one of the scientists has been selling company secrets to a competitor.The CEO bases this suspicion on the fact that in the last year,this scientist who has previously lived a modest lifestyle has purchased a BMW convertible,significantly improved her wardrobe,and has gotten her nose fixed.The CEO has asked you to arrange for a Polygraph Exam.Reluctantly,you have brought in a polygraph expert.The researcher refuses to take the exam.

• A) The CEO can fire the scientist for refusing to take the polygraph.
• B) The CEO can fire the scientist on the basis of probable cause.
• C) The scientist cannot be fired for refusing to take the polygraph.
• D) The scientist has a case for suing the firm for illegally attempting to conduct a polygraph test.

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