Jan
02
Business Law (Chapters 31 & 32)
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
The acts of an employee committed while performing duties for the employer are considered:
his or her own responsibility alone.
Correct!
the acts of the employer.
free of liability.
to be the court’s responsibility.
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
Employers need not exercise care when asked to provide references for employees who are currently working for them or who have worked for them in the past.
True
Correct!
False
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
One factor in the Internal Revenue Service’s factors test for determining whether a worker fits the status of an employee or an independent contractor is the worker’s title.
True
Correct!
False
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
An employee handbook should contain information related to the history of the company, including its mission and philosophy.
Correct!
True
False
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
A negative reference by an employer about current or former employees can give rise to lawsuits including those for invasion of privacy, defamation, and negligent misrepresentation.
Correct!
True
False
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
An employer is responsible for an employee’s torts committed within the scope of employment.
Correct!
True
False
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
Disclosing personal, irrelevant information about a former employee amounts to:
defamation.
violation of restrictive covenant.
Correct!
invasion of privacy.
illegal restraint of trade.
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
If the employer provides information to a third party that is untrue, then a current or former employee may sue his or her employer for:
Correct!
defamation.
negligence.
theft.
burglary.
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
The doctrine of _____________ means an employee may choose to terminate his or her employment at any time he or she wishes and an employer may terminate an employee’s employment at any time for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all.
Correct!
employment at will
precedent
res subjudice
res judicata
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
According to the doctrine of employment at will, only the employer, and not the employee, may choose to terminate the employment relationship at any time.
True
Correct!
False
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
As a response to OSHA standards, companies are paying greater attention to the developing science of ergonomics, which deals with designing workplaces so as to promote safety and:
wealth.
personal developments.
Correct!
health.
economic conditions.
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
During the negotiation process, a union does not have the right to ensure that the employer bargains in good faith.
True
Correct!
False
Question 13
2 / 2 pts
At times, employees may engage in a______________, that is, a strike without the union’s consent, or a slowdown, wherein employees report to work but intentionally decrease their productivity.
secondary boycott
lockout
featherbedding
Correct!
wildcat strike
Question 14
2 / 2 pts
If an employee has agreed to a workers’ compensation scheme, she may not file a lawsuit against his or her employer for negligence because workers’ compensation is the:
Correct!
exclusive remedy.
unavoidable remedy.
preventive remedy.
exceptional remedy.
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
There are numerous federal and state laws that serve to protect employees from accidents and sicknesses that are job-related.
Correct!
True
False
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
Persons who suffer from diseases such as cancer, diabetes, alcoholism, AIDS, epilepsy, manic depression, or schizophrenia are protected under the:
Correct!
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973.
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Question 17
2 / 2 pts
An effective sexual harassment program is one that is orally communicated to the employees.
True
Correct!
False
Question 18
2 / 2 pts
If a case of sexual harassment winds up in court, an employer can attempt to defend against the lawsuit by demonstrating that there was an effective sexual harassment program was in force.
Correct!
True
False
Question 19
0 / 2 pts
A federal agency responsible for administering laws relating to labor unions is the:
You Answered
National Labor Retaliation Board.
State Labor Relations Board.
National Law Regulation Board.
Correct Answer
National Labor Relations Board.
Question 20
2 / 2 pts
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 protects persons who are not currently disabled but who have a record of a:
Correct!
covered disability.
mental disability.
physical disability.
hidden disability.
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
According to the doctrine of employment at will, only the employer, and not the employee, may choose to terminate the employment relationship at any time.
True
Correct!
False
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
A current or former employee does not have the right to sue his or her employer for defamation.
True
Correct!
False
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
It is the employee’s duty to:
be careful and less competent than his or her colleagues.
create an environment free of competition.
Correct!
obey his or her employer’s lawful orders concerning the employment.
provide a safe and sanitary place to work.
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
One factor in the Internal Revenue Service’s factors test for determining whether a worker fits the status of an employee or an independent contractor is the worker’s title.
True
Correct!
False
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
An employer must pay an employee the agreed-upon wage, subject to company policy, union contracts, and government mandates, for his or her services.
Correct!
True
False
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Independent contractors are under the direct control of the person who hires them.
True
Correct!
False
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
An employee handbook should contain information related to the history of the company, including its mission and philosophy.
Correct!
True
False
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
The doctrine of _____________ means an employee may choose to terminate his or her employment at any time he or she wishes and an employer may terminate an employee’s employment at any time for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all.
res judicata
precedent
res subjudice
Correct!
employment at will
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
A contract that specifies that the employer agrees to pay, and the employee agrees to work, for a specified period of time at a specified salary is known as a(n):
specific performance.
Correct!
employment contract.
independent contract.
wagering agreement.
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
If the employer provides information to a third party that is untrue, then a current or former employee may sue his or her employer for:
burglary.
negligence.
Correct!
defamation.
theft.
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
During the negotiation process, a union does not have the right to ensure that the employer bargains in good faith.
True
Correct!
False
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
At times, employees may engage in a______________, that is, a strike without the union’s consent, or a slowdown, wherein employees report to work but intentionally decrease their productivity.
lockout
featherbedding
Correct!
wildcat strike
secondary boycott
Question 13
0 / 2 pts
Employees may still sue their employers if it was the employer’s ____________ conduct that caused the injury or illness.
malicious
Correct Answer
Both A and C
intentional
You Answered
grossly negligent
Question 14
2 / 2 pts
There are numerous federal and state laws that serve to protect employees from accidents and sicknesses that are job-related.
Correct!
True
False
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
It is illegal throughout the employment process, including outreach, hiring, job classification, salary, promotions, benefits, discipline, layoffs, and termination, to discriminate against employees who are members of a:
discriminated class.
Correct!
protected class.
trade union.
unprotected class.
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
A federal agency responsible for administering laws relating to labor unions is the:
National Law Regulation Board.
State Labor Relations Board.
Correct!
National Labor Relations Board.
National Labor Retaliation Board.
Question 17
2 / 2 pts
At times, under federal and state law, companies must maintain and report detailed records to demonstrate that their employment practices are nondiscriminatory. These reports are referred to as:
legal insurance plans.
bonafide affirmation plans.
Correct!
affirmative action plans.
antidiscrimination plans.
Question 19
2 / 2 pts
The Civil Rights Act of 1991 is a federal statute that provides ___________to an employee who can prove that he or she was a victim of discrimination.
an attorney
wages
housing
Correct!
remedies
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
According to the doctrine of employment at will, only the employer, and not the employee, may choose to terminate the employment relationship at any time.
44410
True
Correct! 18252
False
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
The acts of an employee committed while performing duties for the employer are considered:
38209
free of liability.
Correct! 575
the acts of the employer.
71383
his or her own responsibility alone.
3963
to be the court’s responsibility.
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
It is important to recognize the importance of employee and independent contractor distinctions because in order to apply the applicable law, a court first needs to determine whether or not the employer-employee relationship:
64631
has ceased.
Correct! 75293
existed.
12821
has been ratified.
15988
has been negated.
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
Disclosing personal, irrelevant information about a former employee amounts to:
40147
defamation.
42973
violation of restrictive covenant.
89152
illegal restraint of trade.
Correct! 59885
invasion of privacy.
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
A current or former employee does not have the right to sue his or her employer for defamation.
96698
True
Correct! 51150
False
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Independent contractors are under the direct control of the person who hires them.
66089
True
Correct! 32342
False
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
One factor in the Internal Revenue Service’s factors test for determining whether a worker fits the status of an employee or an independent contractor is the worker’s title.
3788
True
Correct! 63353
False
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
A contract that specifies that the employer agrees to pay, and the employee agrees to work, for a specified period of time at a specified salary is known as a(n):
97348
specific performance.
Correct! 11887
employment contract.
89922
independent contract.
90610
wagering agreement.
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
The doctrine of _____________ means an employee may choose to terminate his or her employment at any time he or she wishes and an employer may terminate an employee’s employment at any time for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all.
37821
precedent
Correct! 53573
employment at will
30787
res judicata
21378
res subjudice
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
If the employer provides information to a third party that is untrue, then a current or former employee may sue his or her employer for:
93339
negligence.
60103
burglary.
53341
theft.
Correct! 67750
defamation.
Question 11
0 / 2 pts
If a case of sexual harassment winds up in court, an employer can attempt to defend against the lawsuit by demonstrating that there was an effective sexual harassment program was in force.
Correct Answer 86978
True
You Answered 7578
False
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
An effective sexual harassment program is one that is orally communicated to the employees.
71584
True
Correct! 63056
False
Question 13
2 / 2 pts
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination on the basis of sex and is illegal under federal law.
Correct! 79380
True
78677
False
Question 14
2 / 2 pts
Discrimination in employment is prohibited on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, but not regarding place of national origin.
17090
True
Correct! 58938
False
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
The “Americans with Disabilities Act” defines disability as a(n) _________that substantially limits one or more of the major activities of life.
24299
accident
30141
occurrence
81728
tragedy
Correct! 93427
impairment
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
Same-sex harassment is not considered illegal.
74619
True
Correct! 526
False
Question 17
2 / 2 pts
At times, under federal and state law, companies must maintain and report detailed records to demonstrate that their employment practices are nondiscriminatory. These reports are referred to as:
Correct! 91231
affirmative action plans.
52218
legal insurance plans.
67490
bonafide affirmation plans.
21138
antidiscrimination plans.
Question 18
2 / 2 pts
During the negotiation process, a union does not have the right to ensure that the employer bargains in good faith.
20391
True
Correct! 69911
False
Question 19
2 / 2 pts
Employees may still sue their employers if it was the employer’s ____________ conduct that caused the injury or illness.
66737
intentional
76903
malicious
50199
grossly negligent
Correct! 21750
Both A and C
Question 20
2 / 2 pts
Persons who suffer from diseases such as cancer, diabetes, alcoholism, AIDS, epilepsy, manic depression, or schizophrenia are protected under the:
50308
Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973.
49235
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
33817
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Correct! 97330
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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