A Project Manager Applied for a Job, and Listed His

question 8

Multiple Choice

A project manager applied for a job, and listed his previous employer as a reference. When the prospective employer called, the man who gave a reference for the project manager falsely implied that the project manager was incompetent, even though he had never worked with or supervised the employee, nor checked any employment records.  The project manager did not get the new job. If the project manager sues his former employer for defamation, the court will likely rule that:  ​

• A)the employer did not defame the former employee because its statements were merely opinions and did not purport to be factual ​
• B)the employer did not defame the former employee because the statements, although harsh, were truthful
• C)the employer defamed the former employee because statements made in references are not subject to qualified privilege
• D)the employer defamed the former employee because the employer was recklessly indifferent to the truthfulness of the statements made

Understand the relationship between bipolar disorder, creativity, and mood regulation.

Understand the basic symptoms and diagnostic criteria of major mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder.

Recognize the impacts of mood on cognition and recall including how sadness and mania affect attention to details and memory.

Identify factors that contribute to the development and recurrence of mood disorders such as stress, genetic predispositions, and neurotransmitter imbalances.

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Gasoline Taxes

Taxes imposed by governments on the sale of gasoline, often used to fund transportation infrastructure.

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A taxation principle where taxes are allocated according to the level of benefits received by the taxpayer.