At RDP Industries,Chun,an Accountant,is Notorious for Wearing Bright Dresses

question 5

Multiple Choice

At RDP Industries,Chun,an accountant,is notorious for wearing bright dresses.In a water cooler conversation,Joseph says to Quinn,"Those accountants are just so lazy and useless;they walk around here in their loud clothes and expect everything to be done for them." Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Joseph has not committed the tort of defamation because he did not reference Chun directly.
• B)Joseph has not committed the tort of defamation because what he said is considered libel.
• C)Joseph has not committed the tort of defamation because what he said was not published.
• D)Joseph has not committed the tort of defamation because he referred to a group of individuals.
• E)Joseph could not use the defense of justification unless he could prove the statement is true.

Elucidate the concept of virtual democracy.

Analyze the notion of the national entertainment state and its implications.

Assess the effects of media ownership concentration, commercialism, and corporate influence on news content and diversity.

Understand the conservative critique of liberal bias in media and its validity.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon of individuals making less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, politics, or being consistent with the accepted standards in a society.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Informational Social Influence

The influence to conform with a group's behavior based on the belief that the group is competent and has the correct information.