Which of the Following Refers to False Statements Published or Publicly

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to false statements published or publicly spoken that cause injury to another's good name, reputation, or character?

• A) Privileged speech
• B) Tort
• C) Intentional infliction of emotional distress
• D) Defamation

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Definitions:

Open System

A system that receives inputs from its external environment.

External Environment

Factors outside an organization that can affect its operations and success, including economic, political, social, and technological influences.

Organizational System

A structured arrangement of people, processes, and technology designed to achieve specific goals within a company.

Knowledge Structures

The ways in which information and knowledge are organized and interconnected in an individual's mind or within an organization.