Which of the following best illustrates the idea of a social contract?

A. There is an understanding between employers and employees that if an employee does his or her job well, the employee will continue to have a job at the company.
B. An employee takes an employer to court because the employer terminated his employment without notice, which was a clear violation of their contract.
C. An employer makes employees sign very detailed legal agreements regarding the length of their employment.
D. An employer hires all employees through a temporary work agency so there are no direct, formal contracts with the people working for her.


Answer: A

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