A Defendant Who Is Negligent Is Not Liable for the Unlikely

question 50

Multiple Choice

A defendant who is negligent is not liable for the unlikely or unforeseeable harm that results.This rule is called:

• A) the proximate cause.
• B) the distal cause.
• C) the just cause.
• D) the "but for" rule.

Learn the appropriate use of direct and indirect approaches in message presentation based on audience receptivity.

Recognize the necessity of planning even for small projects and the importance of preparation in the communication process.

Identify reliable sources of information for crafting business messages.

Understand the need for precision in stating the purpose of business messages and tailoring them to the audience's response.

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Definitions:

Production Budget

An estimate of the total output, expressed in terms of units, that a company plans to produce in a specified period.

Cash Budget

A financial plan that estimates cash inflows and outflows over a specific period, helping businesses manage their cash flow and ensure liquidity.

Depreciation

The accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible or physical asset over its useful life.

Doubtful Debts

Monetary amounts owed to a company that are considered unlikely to be paid, often set aside as an allowance for doubtful accounts.