Shannon Was Angry About Something That Happened at Work and Called

question 62

Multiple Choice

Shannon was angry about something that happened at work and called her boss a "fraudster" and a "criminal" on her personal Facebook page. What has Shannon done that might lead to legal difficulties? 

• A)By trying to make herself look better than her boss, she is guilty of the "good-guy syndrome." 
• B)She has used careless language.
• C)She has used abusive language.
• D)She has done nothing wrong because she made the posting on her personal Facebook page.

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Definitions:

Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Social Regulation

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Natural Monopolies

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Too Much Labor

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