When You Meet with Your Supervisor to Discuss Whether an Apology

question 85

Multiple Choice

When you meet with your supervisor to discuss whether an apology should be issued, she expresses concern. While it is clear to her that an apology could imply legal liability, she is not sure that there are compelling positive outcomes. In describing to her the possible effects of apologizing, you would likely mention all of the following EXCEPT ________.

• A)improving the company's public image.
• B)facilitating forgiveness.
• C)decreasing damages if the case should go to court.
• D)absolving the company from having to correct the problem.
• E)being perceived as ethically correct.

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