If a Person Who Is a Reference Gives Negative Information

question 63

Multiple Choice

If a person who is a reference gives negative information about a job candidate, there is a chance the candidate will claim ________, meaning the person damaged the applicant's reputation by making statements that cannot be proved truthful.

• A) defamation
• B) misappropriation
• C) fraud
• D) misrepresentation
• E) negligence

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