Recent Supreme Court rulings have established that an employer may not be held liable for discriminatory behavior by its employees if it can show that (a) it acted reasonably to prevent the behavior, and (b) the victim acted unreasonably by not using the company's available procedures for preventing harm. Which of the following principles will not help a firm meet court guidelines?

A) Require non-discrimination training as a condition of employment
B) Keep records of all training, and have employees sign a document that they completed the training
C) Inform employees of their rights, duties and responsibilities regarding non discriminatory behavior.
D) Give supervisors additional training covering their added responsibilities
E) All of these will help a firm comply.

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Final Answer : E, Explanation :  All of these practices will help a firm comply with court guidelines for preventing discriminatory behavior by employees. Each of the suggested practices contributes to a comprehensive approach to promoting non-discrimination, including training programs, record-keeping, and clear communication with employees about their rights and responsibilities. Giving supervisors additional training is especially important, as they have added responsibilities for ensuring fair treatment of employees and preventing discriminatory behavior in the workplace.

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