Bruce Opens a Used Car Lot but Has Difficulty Competing

question 8

Multiple Choice

Bruce opens a used car lot but has difficulty competing with Humdinger Motors, a much larger used car lot down the street. In his newspaper ad, Bruce includes the false statement, "Humdinger sells cars with defective titles." Humdinger experiences an immediate decrease in sales. Bruce has most likely committed the tort of:

• A) Malice
• B) Contract interference
• C) Disparagement
• D) Defamation

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Definitions:

Organizational Stories

Narratives shared within an organization that convey values, norms, and practices, often shaping the culture and identity of the organization.

Cynicism

An attitude characterized by skepticism towards motives or virtues of others, often accompanied by a general distrust of societal norms and values.

Reality

The state of things as they actually exist, independent of perception or beliefs.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, leading to increased interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's markets and businesses.