Communication That Flows from One Level of a Group or Organization

question 77

True/False

Communication that flows from one level of a group or organization to a lower level is lateral communication.

Identify the circumstances and requirements under various privacy legislation including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Distinguish between different torts relating to business and personal reputations.

Explain the significance of the distinction between libel and slander and how changing media impacts legal considerations.

Understand the elements and application of the defense of qualified and absolute privilege in defamation actions.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processes

Mental actions or operations that include thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and memory.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability arising from the equal action of opposing forces.

Self-reinforcement

Administering rewards or punishments to oneself for meeting, exceeding, or falling short of one’s own expectations or standards.

Conscience

An inner feeling or voice viewed as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.