In Keeping with Standards of the Joint Commission (TJC),the Nurse

In keeping with standards of The Joint Commission (TJC) ,the nurse manager organizes an orientation for new staff members.As part of the orientation,the nurse manager reviews the employee handbook.What is the basis that binds employers to statements in the employee handbook?

A) Under the doctrine of apparent agency
B) Under the doctrine of respondent agency
C) Based on the employee's or the employer's expectations
D) Based on the theory that the handbook creates an explicit contract