Bess, an Accountant, Distributes a Handbill to Her Business Clients

question 11

Multiple Choice

Bess, an accountant, distributes a handbill to her business clients and potential customers accusing her competitor Clara of being a thief. The statement is defamatory if

• A) a recipient of a handbill orally repeats it.
• B) Clara suffers emotional distress.
• C) the statement is true.
• D) the statement is false.

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Definitions:

Performance

A measurement of how effectively individuals, groups, or organizations meet their goals or objectives.

Politics

The activities, actions, and policies used to gain and maintain power in governmental or organizational settings.

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