Select the Most Accurate Statement

question 7

Multiple Choice

Select the most accurate statement.

• A) An employee's words, decisions, and opinions are assumed to represent those of the organization.
• B) To be considered defamation, a statement must be made in writing.
• C) To be actionable (likely to result in a lawsuit), abusive language can be true or false, as long as it is damaging.
• D) In a situation that could be legally dangerous, try to volunteer as much information as possible to show that you are being completely honest.

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Definitions:

Subsidence

The process by which the earth's surface sinks or lowers, often due to natural underground material movement or removal of groundwater.

Average Gradient

The average gradient refers to the rate of elevation change over a particular distance, often used in geographical and hydrological analysis to describe slopes.

Base Level

The lowest point to which erosion by running water can lower the landscape, ultimately the sea level or lake level where rivers end.

Base Level

The lowest point to which a river can erode its channel, often sea level for rivers that flow directly into the oceans, but can be a lake or resistant rock layer for other rivers.