Which Term Refers to the Liability a Company Incurs When

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the liability a company incurs when it fails to conduct a reasonable investigation of an applicant's background,and then assigns a potentially dangerous person to a position in which he or she can inflict harm?

• A) negligent retention
• B) negligent supervision
• C) negligent hiring
• D) negligent referral

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Definitions:

Stanley Schachter

An American psychologist best known for his development of the two-factor theory of emotion, which considers both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.

General Bodily Arousal

A state of physiological alertness and readiness in the body, often in response to stimuli or stressors, involving various physiological systems.

Interpretation

The act of explaining, reframing, or understanding the meaning or significance of something, often requiring a certain degree of subjective judgment.

Cognitive Interpretations

How individuals perceive, make sense of, and understand their experiences and the world around them through thought processes.