In Bose Corp

question 274

Multiple Choice

In Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union, concerning a magazine article critical of Bose speakers, the Supreme Court held that:

• A) Consumers Union was prohibited by the First Amendment from criticizing a legal products
• B) there was "actual malice" in the article published in Consumer Reports that criticized a Bose product, hence there was no First Amendment protection of the speech
• C) the First Amendment allows criticism of business as long as there is no actual malice
• D) the First Amendment allows criticism of business in general, but the names of specific companies may not be mentioned
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Applicant

An individual who expresses formal interest in an open position or opportunity within an organization.

Pygmalion Effect

The phenomenon whereby higher expectations lead to an increase in performance; a form of self-fulfilling prophecy in the context of personal or organizational development.

Expectations

Beliefs or anticipations about the way things will or should be, often shaping behavior and perceptions.

Performance

A measurement of how effectively a task or activity is being accomplished.