COMM 315 Final Exam Questions and Correct answers
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Q1. Which of the following is correct regarding Mimi’s obligations in relation to use of the PPI’s
innovative manufacturing techniques by PBL?
a) Mimi is not liable to PPI because PPI manufacturing are not patented, therefore the
obligation of confidentiality does not apply
b) Mimi is liable to PPI for violating her obligation if confidentiality
c) Mimi is not liable to PPI because her obligation of loyalty to PPI ends upon her dismissal
d) Mimi is not liable to PPI because she has the right to earn a living
e) Mimi is liable to PPI because disclosing the manufacturing techniques violate the non-
competition clause in her employment contract
Q2. Mimi would like to receive severance pay. Which one of the following answers is correct
regarding the clause of Mimi’s contract whereby she renounces to any compensation under the
Civil Code and Labour Standards Act?
a) The clause is not valid because employees cannot renounce to compensation in advance
of termination under the Civil Code
b) The clause in Mimi’s contract is not valid because an employee’s right to compensation
under the Labour Standard Act is “Public Order”
c) The clause is invalid because more than 3 years have expired since the employment
contract was signed
d) All of the above are correct
e) Both a) and b) are correct
Q3. In the event of the renunciation of compensation clause in Mimi’s contract is not valid what
compensation can Mimi claim from PPI under “Labour Standard Act”
a) Under Labour Standard Act, Mimi can claim 2 weeks notice
b) Under Labour Standard Act, Mimi can claim 4 weeks notice
c) Under Labour Standard Act, Mimi can claim reasonable notice
d) Under Labour Standard Act, Mimi can claim reinstatement
e) Mimi can not make a claim under the Labour Standards Act
Q4. In the event that the renunciation of compensation clause in Mimi’s employment is not
valid, what compensation can Mimi claim from PPI under Civil Code?
a) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim 2 weeks notice
b) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim 4 weeks notice
c) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim 8 weeks notice
d) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim reasonable notice of termination
e) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim reinstatement and damages
, Q10. Which of the following is correct regarding the geographic area application of the
employee’s Non-Competition Clause?
a) The geographic territory is considered reasonable if it is limited to the Province the
employee works in
b) The geographic territory is considered reasonable if it is limited to the part of the
Province the employee works in
c) The geographic territory is considered reasonable if the employee agrees
d) Both b) and c) are correct
e) None of the above is correct
Q11. Which of the following is not relevant under the Civil Code of Quebec for the reasonable
notice of termination owed to a dismissed employee?
a) Seniority of the employee’s position
b) The employer’s ease of replacing the employee
c) The level of education and the expertise of the employee
d) The fact that the employer recruited the employee for the job
e) The length of time the employee worked for the employer
Q12. Which of the following describes the difference between a contract characterized as an
indeterminate term contract and fixed term contract?
a) An indeterminate contract is a contract of employment whereas the fixed term contract
is an independent contractor;
b) An employee hired under an indeterminate contract is seasonal whereas an employee
under a fixed term contract is not;
c) An employee hired under an indeterminate contract is entitled to notice of termination,
whereas an employee under a fixed term cannot;
d) An employee hired under an indeterminate contract is entitled to benefits such as
pensions whereas the employee under fixed term is not;
e) An employee hired under an indeterminate contract is subject to an obligation of loyalty
whereas fixed term employee is not
Q13. In the Biochem case, why did Dr. King not claim reinstatement for her unjust dismissal?
a) She was not entitled for reinstatement due to having a fixed term contract
b) She was not entitled for reinstatement because the relevant provisions of the Labour
Standards Act did not apply
c) She was not entitled because she was dismissed for economic reasons
d) She was not entitled because she was dismissed for poor conduct
e) She was not entitled because she did not apply before the expiration of the 45-day
deadline
Business Law and Ethics (Concordia University)|
Updated
Q1. Which of the following is correct regarding Mimi’s obligations in relation to use of the PPI’s
innovative manufacturing techniques by PBL?
a) Mimi is not liable to PPI because PPI manufacturing are not patented, therefore the
obligation of confidentiality does not apply
b) Mimi is liable to PPI for violating her obligation if confidentiality
c) Mimi is not liable to PPI because her obligation of loyalty to PPI ends upon her dismissal
d) Mimi is not liable to PPI because she has the right to earn a living
e) Mimi is liable to PPI because disclosing the manufacturing techniques violate the non-
competition clause in her employment contract
Q2. Mimi would like to receive severance pay. Which one of the following answers is correct
regarding the clause of Mimi’s contract whereby she renounces to any compensation under the
Civil Code and Labour Standards Act?
a) The clause is not valid because employees cannot renounce to compensation in advance
of termination under the Civil Code
b) The clause in Mimi’s contract is not valid because an employee’s right to compensation
under the Labour Standard Act is “Public Order”
c) The clause is invalid because more than 3 years have expired since the employment
contract was signed
d) All of the above are correct
e) Both a) and b) are correct
Q3. In the event of the renunciation of compensation clause in Mimi’s contract is not valid what
compensation can Mimi claim from PPI under “Labour Standard Act”
a) Under Labour Standard Act, Mimi can claim 2 weeks notice
b) Under Labour Standard Act, Mimi can claim 4 weeks notice
c) Under Labour Standard Act, Mimi can claim reasonable notice
d) Under Labour Standard Act, Mimi can claim reinstatement
e) Mimi can not make a claim under the Labour Standards Act
Q4. In the event that the renunciation of compensation clause in Mimi’s employment is not
valid, what compensation can Mimi claim from PPI under Civil Code?
a) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim 2 weeks notice
b) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim 4 weeks notice
c) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim 8 weeks notice
d) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim reasonable notice of termination
e) Under Civil Code, Mimi can claim reinstatement and damages
, Q10. Which of the following is correct regarding the geographic area application of the
employee’s Non-Competition Clause?
a) The geographic territory is considered reasonable if it is limited to the Province the
employee works in
b) The geographic territory is considered reasonable if it is limited to the part of the
Province the employee works in
c) The geographic territory is considered reasonable if the employee agrees
d) Both b) and c) are correct
e) None of the above is correct
Q11. Which of the following is not relevant under the Civil Code of Quebec for the reasonable
notice of termination owed to a dismissed employee?
a) Seniority of the employee’s position
b) The employer’s ease of replacing the employee
c) The level of education and the expertise of the employee
d) The fact that the employer recruited the employee for the job
e) The length of time the employee worked for the employer
Q12. Which of the following describes the difference between a contract characterized as an
indeterminate term contract and fixed term contract?
a) An indeterminate contract is a contract of employment whereas the fixed term contract
is an independent contractor;
b) An employee hired under an indeterminate contract is seasonal whereas an employee
under a fixed term contract is not;
c) An employee hired under an indeterminate contract is entitled to notice of termination,
whereas an employee under a fixed term cannot;
d) An employee hired under an indeterminate contract is entitled to benefits such as
pensions whereas the employee under fixed term is not;
e) An employee hired under an indeterminate contract is subject to an obligation of loyalty
whereas fixed term employee is not
Q13. In the Biochem case, why did Dr. King not claim reinstatement for her unjust dismissal?
a) She was not entitled for reinstatement due to having a fixed term contract
b) She was not entitled for reinstatement because the relevant provisions of the Labour
Standards Act did not apply
c) She was not entitled because she was dismissed for economic reasons
d) She was not entitled because she was dismissed for poor conduct
e) She was not entitled because she did not apply before the expiration of the 45-day
deadline
