Four Students Assigned to Examine the Operations of Mr

question 118

Multiple Choice

Four students assigned to examine the operations of Mr. Triffle's restaurant supply company found that the business worked in an inefficient manner. On the students' recommendation, Triffle went to Computerheaven Ltd. and explained to the salesperson the needs of the company. Computerheaven sold the company an Olivetti computer system for $18,000. The system was in operation less than one hour when it malfunctioned and injured one of Triffle's employees. The malfunction was not the fault of the seller or the buyer, but of the manufacturer. Which one of the following actions arise from these facts?

• A) Triffle's company vs. the manufacturer for frustration.
• B) Triffle's company vs. Computerheaven for breach of a warranty because the system was not of merchantable quality
• C) Triffle's employee vs. Computerheaven for negligence.
• D) Triffle's employee vs. Triffle Company for breach of condition.
• E) Triffle's company vs. Computerheaven for breach of a condition because the system was not fit for purpose

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Definitions:

Communication Tool

A medium or instrument that facilitates the exchange of information or messages between individuals or groups.

E-mail

A system for sending messages from one individual to another via telecommunications links between computers or mobile devices.

Effective Listening

The practice of actively paying attention, understanding, remembering, interpreting, evaluating, and responding to what is being said.

Digital Communication

The exchange of information through electronic mediums, such as email, social media, and instant messaging.