A Newspaper Article Hints That a Certain Corporation Is a Front

question 37

Multiple Choice

A newspaper article hints that a certain corporation is a front for illegal activity.The corporation:

• A) will lose a defamation suit because only natural persons can successfully bring defamation suits.
• B) will likely win a defamation suit if the statement is untrue and was made with malice.
• C) will likely lose a defamation suit because the press has an absolute privilege in this type of case.
• D) can win an invasion of privacy suit even if the statement is true.

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Definitions:

Decentralised Firms

Companies that grant a high degree of autonomy to their subdivisions or units, allowing for decision-making and operations to be managed locally.

Goal Congruence

The alignment of individual objectives with the overall objectives of the organization, ensuring that all members are working towards the same goals.

Transfer Price

The pricing of goods, services, or tradable assets between affiliated divisions within the same organization.

Autonomy

The degree of self-governance or independence an individual or entity has to make decisions without external influence.