The doctrine of ____ is the basis for an employer's liability for an unauthorized tort committed by his employee in the course of his employment.
A) indemnification
B) respondeat superior
C) apparent authority
D) direct liability

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The doctrine of respondeat superior holds that an employer is responsible for the actions of their employees while they are performing job-related tasks or duties. This means that if an employee commits an unauthorized tort (such as causing an accident while driving a company vehicle) while carrying out their employment responsibilities, the employer may be liable for any resulting damages or injuries. Indemnification, apparent authority, and direct liability are related concepts, but they do not describe the specific basis for an employer's liability in the scenario described above.

The Doctrine of ____ Is the Basis for an Employer's