The principle that an employer can be held responsible for the actions of an employee if evidence exists that the employer failed to make reasonable inquiries into the employee's background and suitability for the position is referred to as the doctrine of:

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The principle described in the question matches the concept of negligent hiring, which means an employer can be held liable for damages caused by an employee's actions if the employer failed to exercise reasonable care in hiring, training, and supervising the employee. The other options presented in the question are not relevant or do not exist in the HR field.

The Principle That an Employer Can Be Held Responsible for the Actions