What Critical Mistake Did VW Executives Make During the Emissions

question 43

Multiple Choice

What critical mistake did VW executives make during the emissions scandal that negatively impacted their credibility?

• A)posted positive "We'll get through this together!" memes
• B)stopped posting to Facebook and Twitter the day the news broke
• C)immediately claimed their innocence with journalists via Twitter
• D)released their CEO's video statement the next day

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