Standards That Govern How Members of an Organization, Managers or Workers

question 26

Multiple Choice

Standards that govern how members of an organization, managers or workers, make decisions when the way in which they should behave is not clear-cut are ________ ethics.

• A) professional
• B) individual
• C) societal
• D) organizational

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Definitions:

Actual Malice

A standard of proof in libel cases showing that the publisher knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.

Libel

A false written or published statement that unjustly harms someone's reputation, considered a civil wrong or tort.

Slander

Slander is the act of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

Symbolic Speech

Actions that purposefully convey a particular message or statement to those viewing it, recognized by courts as a form of free speech.