Set forth the rationale behind the doctrine of respondeat superior and discuss whether you believe it is an appropriate doctrine for our society.

The rationale behind the doctrine is that employers should be held liable for employees who commit torts because the employer is furthering his or her business through the work of the employee.If the employer is benefiting by the work of the employee,the employer should also be responsible for the harms caused by the employee.Student responses will vary regarding whether the doctrine is appropriate.On one hand,it seems unfair to hold a business owner liable for acts of negligence that were not his or her own.On the other hand,the employer hired the agent or employee and is benefiting from work performed.Additionally,the doctrine should encourage the exercise of care in hiring employees.