Six months ago,Mr.Black was hired to manage Tamara's department.Since then,she has reported two incidents of sexual harassment to her human rights manager.Tamara is now very uncomfortable under Mr.Black's supervision,and her health and work performance have suffered.Which of the following would a law professor most likely indicate as being a valid concern of the human resources manager in these circumstances?

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The human resources manager would likely be concerned about employer liability for negligent hiring, which means that employers can be held responsible for the actions of their employees if they did not take proper precautions in the hiring process. This would incentivize the prevention of sexual harassment and other torts in the workplace. Tamara's reported incidents of sexual harassment and resulting discomfort and negative impact on her health and work performance would highlight this potential liability for the employer. Choice B is incorrect as it diminishes the seriousness of Tamara's situation by suggesting it is merely a personal issue. Choice C is incorrect as managers are not exempt from vicarious liability, which holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees. Choice D is also incorrect as employers do have a degree of control over the conduct of their managers through training, policies, and disciplinary actions.

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