One of Your Employees,a Member of a Protected Class,loses His

question 125

Multiple Choice

One of your employees,a member of a protected class,loses his temper and assaults and injures a customer.The customer is also a member of a protected class.During the investigation,the police discover that the employee has a long history of such behavior and served jail time for assault and battery.As the employer,you are most likely:

• A) not liable for any injuries because the employee was a member of a protected class.
• B) not liable for negligent hiring because you had an affirmative action plan.
• C) liable for negligent hiring because you did not conduct a background check.
• D) liable for injuries under Executive Order 11246.

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Definitions:

Modular Organization

An organizational structure where components are interchangeable and can be easily added, removed, or replaced.

Network Organization

A form of organization characterized by a less hierarchical structure, with nodes of operation connected in ways that are more flexible and adaptable.

Strategic Alliance

is a cooperative agreement between two or more entities to pursue a set of agreed objectives while remaining independent entities.

Strategic Alliance

Strategic alliance is a formal agreement between two or more parties to pursue a set of agreed upon objectives while remaining independent organizations.