BUL 2241 SIEGMAN Final Exam
Questions and Answers
Why should ethics be a concern to business? - Answer-All of the above.
Wilfred was driving too fast for the icy road conditions and hit Sally's car. Sally can sue Wilfred in
criminal court. - Answer-False
Jurisdiction is: - Answer-the authority of a court to decide a particular type of case.
Roxanne was injured when she fell in a hole while walking across her landlord's parking lot. She and her
lawyer hope they can settle the claim. Which of the following statements about settlements is correct? -
Answer-A case can be settled at any time.
Tina wishes to learn what records the IRS has about her. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), -
Answer-Tina is entitled to all information the IRS has about her.
Tom sells his father's watch for $100 to Sue. He later finds out from his father that the watch was an
expensive Rolex. Tom wants the watch back. What is the best answer as to what the courts would rule?
- Answer-The court would rule in Sue's favor because courts seldom inquire into the adequacy of
consideration.
, Jim told his manager, Lana, that a co-worker, Diane, had been in prison for theft. Lana checked into the
matter and, when she learned that Diane had served time in prison for theft, fired her. - Answer-Jim is
not liable to Diane for defamation.
Adam decided to play a practical joke on Linda, a co-worker. As Linda was leaving the office one night,
Adam, wearing a mask, stepped out from behind some bushes. He pointed a handgun made out of
licorice at her and demanded her purse. He then pushed the candy gun to her head and told her if she
told anybody he'd kill her. Linda was very scared during the whole incident. She did not think it was
funny when Adam pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun as he gave her the purse back.
Which statement is correct? - Answer-Adam committed an assault and a battery.
A customer in a restaurant would be considered ________ to whom the restaurant owner owes a duty
________. - Answer-an invitee; of reasonable care.
A tort is a violation of a duty imposed by the civil law. - Answer-True
Punitive damages are awarded: - Answer-to punish the defendant.
Res ipsa loquitur shifts the burden of proof from the plaintiff to the defendant. - Answer-True
An express contract: - Answer-has both parties setting forth their intentions.
A sports fan, injured by a hockey puck that flew into the stands during an NHL game, would be subject to
the defense of assumption of the risk if she files suit to recover for her injuries. - Answer-True
The intent of the offeror to extend an offer to the offeree is generally determined by reference to: -
Answer-the words and conduct of the offeror.
Strawly Corp. wants to sell land which has toxic waste underground. It may shift all the responsibility for
environmental cleanup to the buyer by including such a provision in the sales contract. - Answer-False
Questions and Answers
Why should ethics be a concern to business? - Answer-All of the above.
Wilfred was driving too fast for the icy road conditions and hit Sally's car. Sally can sue Wilfred in
criminal court. - Answer-False
Jurisdiction is: - Answer-the authority of a court to decide a particular type of case.
Roxanne was injured when she fell in a hole while walking across her landlord's parking lot. She and her
lawyer hope they can settle the claim. Which of the following statements about settlements is correct? -
Answer-A case can be settled at any time.
Tina wishes to learn what records the IRS has about her. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), -
Answer-Tina is entitled to all information the IRS has about her.
Tom sells his father's watch for $100 to Sue. He later finds out from his father that the watch was an
expensive Rolex. Tom wants the watch back. What is the best answer as to what the courts would rule?
- Answer-The court would rule in Sue's favor because courts seldom inquire into the adequacy of
consideration.
, Jim told his manager, Lana, that a co-worker, Diane, had been in prison for theft. Lana checked into the
matter and, when she learned that Diane had served time in prison for theft, fired her. - Answer-Jim is
not liable to Diane for defamation.
Adam decided to play a practical joke on Linda, a co-worker. As Linda was leaving the office one night,
Adam, wearing a mask, stepped out from behind some bushes. He pointed a handgun made out of
licorice at her and demanded her purse. He then pushed the candy gun to her head and told her if she
told anybody he'd kill her. Linda was very scared during the whole incident. She did not think it was
funny when Adam pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun as he gave her the purse back.
Which statement is correct? - Answer-Adam committed an assault and a battery.
A customer in a restaurant would be considered ________ to whom the restaurant owner owes a duty
________. - Answer-an invitee; of reasonable care.
A tort is a violation of a duty imposed by the civil law. - Answer-True
Punitive damages are awarded: - Answer-to punish the defendant.
Res ipsa loquitur shifts the burden of proof from the plaintiff to the defendant. - Answer-True
An express contract: - Answer-has both parties setting forth their intentions.
A sports fan, injured by a hockey puck that flew into the stands during an NHL game, would be subject to
the defense of assumption of the risk if she files suit to recover for her injuries. - Answer-True
The intent of the offeror to extend an offer to the offeree is generally determined by reference to: -
Answer-the words and conduct of the offeror.
Strawly Corp. wants to sell land which has toxic waste underground. It may shift all the responsibility for
environmental cleanup to the buyer by including such a provision in the sales contract. - Answer-False
