ETH 321 - Week 3 Practice Assignment
with Solutions
Ciro lives in a right-to-work state. He was recently hired at a new company. The union
at the company is trying to get Ciro to join the union. Which of the following is true? -
Ans Ciro does not have to join the union.
Damion works with Kimmie. In spite of the company's rules concerning sexual
harassment, he attempted to inappropriately touch Kimmie several times, even
though she repeatedly told him to stop. Kimmie does not complain to management
but goes directly to suing the company for allowing the sexual harassment. Which of
the following is true? - Ans Kimmie's company is not liable for Damien's actions
because Kimmie never complained or asked for a solution.
What is the result of frolic and detour? - Ans Removes liability from an employer
while an employee pursues personal interests
Shannah is a facilities coordinator working for a public university. She oversees a dozen
employees doing custodial work and often ends up working over 40 hours per week.
Which of the following is true? - Ans Shannah may be paid with compensatory time.
Beau is on his way to his favorite toy store when two clowns step in his way and tell him
that if he does not spend his money at the carnival instead of the toy store, they will
take away his ice cream. Which of the following statements is true? - Ans The clowns are
interfering with a business relationship.
, What is the definition larceny in a business context? - Ans Unlawful, permanent
taking of personal property
What is the definition of insanity as a defense to crime? - Ans The defendant
lacks understanding of what is right or wrong
What is the definition of mistake of law as a defense to crime? - Ans The defendant's
crime was committed with a misunderstanding or lack of awareness of the relevant law
Which of the following unambiguously qualifies as intrusion upon seclusion? - Ans
Opening a gate and taking a shortcut across private property on your way home
from work
Which of the following would least likely qualify as trespass to chattel? - Ans
Borrowing your dad's car to get it waxed
Rank these types of crimes from most to least serious: - Ans Capital,
felony, misdemeanor, infraction
Which of the following classifies as a tort? - Ans Assault
For years, Lily has been thinking up a plan to pull off a perfect bank robbery. She tells
someone about her plans but never robs the bank. Which of the following is true? - Ans
Lily has not committed a crime because she never acted on her plan.
Which of the following is true of defamation? - Ans A defamation tort exists whether
the defamatory information was spread accidentally or on purpose.
with Solutions
Ciro lives in a right-to-work state. He was recently hired at a new company. The union
at the company is trying to get Ciro to join the union. Which of the following is true? -
Ans Ciro does not have to join the union.
Damion works with Kimmie. In spite of the company's rules concerning sexual
harassment, he attempted to inappropriately touch Kimmie several times, even
though she repeatedly told him to stop. Kimmie does not complain to management
but goes directly to suing the company for allowing the sexual harassment. Which of
the following is true? - Ans Kimmie's company is not liable for Damien's actions
because Kimmie never complained or asked for a solution.
What is the result of frolic and detour? - Ans Removes liability from an employer
while an employee pursues personal interests
Shannah is a facilities coordinator working for a public university. She oversees a dozen
employees doing custodial work and often ends up working over 40 hours per week.
Which of the following is true? - Ans Shannah may be paid with compensatory time.
Beau is on his way to his favorite toy store when two clowns step in his way and tell him
that if he does not spend his money at the carnival instead of the toy store, they will
take away his ice cream. Which of the following statements is true? - Ans The clowns are
interfering with a business relationship.
, What is the definition larceny in a business context? - Ans Unlawful, permanent
taking of personal property
What is the definition of insanity as a defense to crime? - Ans The defendant
lacks understanding of what is right or wrong
What is the definition of mistake of law as a defense to crime? - Ans The defendant's
crime was committed with a misunderstanding or lack of awareness of the relevant law
Which of the following unambiguously qualifies as intrusion upon seclusion? - Ans
Opening a gate and taking a shortcut across private property on your way home
from work
Which of the following would least likely qualify as trespass to chattel? - Ans
Borrowing your dad's car to get it waxed
Rank these types of crimes from most to least serious: - Ans Capital,
felony, misdemeanor, infraction
Which of the following classifies as a tort? - Ans Assault
For years, Lily has been thinking up a plan to pull off a perfect bank robbery. She tells
someone about her plans but never robs the bank. Which of the following is true? - Ans
Lily has not committed a crime because she never acted on her plan.
Which of the following is true of defamation? - Ans A defamation tort exists whether
the defamatory information was spread accidentally or on purpose.
