In Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, a case concerning male-on-male sexual harassment, the Supreme Court held that:
a. there was no case under Title VII, which refers to harassment against women
b. there was no case under Title VII, which refers to harassment against women, but there was a tort suit for battery
c. the law restricts "simple teasing or roughhousing" regardless of sex
d. all cases should be viewed from a reasonable person perspective, taking into account all circumstances, regardless of sex
e. none of the other choices
d
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Of the following items, which does not have a significant affect on sales mix?
a. The product's sales price. b. The method in which the sales force is compensated. c. Advertising expenditures. d. All of the above items have a significant affect on sales mix.
What is the main reason customers are attracted to direct cross-subsidies?
a. they get two products for the price of one b. it eliminates the upfront cost of a product or service c. it is the most cost-effective model d. they rarely calculate the true costs
The category of securities with the highest historical risk premium is
A) small company stocks. B) small company corporate bonds. C) large company stocks. D) government bonds.
The City of Petaluma owns the Redwood Empire Sportsplex that it leased to a developer for the purpose of constructing a sports complex. The developer contracted with North Bay Construction Company, a licensed paving contractor, to perform grading work at the property. North Bay completed the paving work but has not been paid. North Bay recorded a mechanic's lien against the property and served a
"Notice of Potential Claim" on the City advising it that, as the owner and lessor of the property, it may be responsible for the reasonable value of the material and labor provided by North Bay. North Bay brought a cause of action to foreclose on the mechanic's lien. What is the city's best defense? A) That is was only a landlord and cannot ever be liable for the acts of a tenant B) That paving is not an improvement for which a lien can be filed C) That liens cannot be made against government entities without their express permission D) That liens must be filed prior to beginning work