There Are Two Primary Reasons to Conduct an Intellectual Property

question 54

Multiple Choice

There are two primary reasons to conduct an intellectual property audit. First, it is prudent for a company to periodically determine whether its intellectual property is being properly protected. The second reason for a company to conduct an intellectual property audit is to:

• A) remained prepared for a Security & Exchange Commission spot inspection
• B) remain prepared to justify its value in the event of a merger or acquisition
• C) remain prepared for an initial public offering
• D) update the value of its intellectual property on its balance sheet
• E) make sure no intellectual property has been stolen

Recognize the role and influence of social media in an organization's crisis communication efforts, including potential positive and negative impacts.

Describe the recovery stage in crisis management and identify the focus areas for organizations during this phase.

Understand Coombs' three-stage model of crisis communications and the significance of each stage.

Evaluate situations where organizations or government entities can be blamed for the outcomes of natural disasters and understand the implications.

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Definitions:

At Large

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Restrictions on the number of terms an officeholder may serve in a particular elected position.

Keating Owen

A 1916 United States federal law that sought to address child labor by prohibiting the sale of goods produced by factories that employed children under certain ages, later ruled unconstitutional.