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mspears3

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on: Jun 24, 2018
An intentional false statement that damages someone's character or reputation is
 
  A) defamation.
  B) a violation of transparency requirements.
  C) legal, but unethical.
  D) a violation of the FTC.
  E) considered to be a promotional communication.

Question 2

An ethical ________ involves choosing between conflicting alternatives that are not clear-cut.
 
  A) lapse
  B) riddle
  C) enigma
  D) dilemma
  E) quandary


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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) In addition to ethical guidelines, business communication is also bound by a wide variety of laws and regulations. Defamation is the intentional communication of false statements that damage character or reputation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) An ethical dilemma arises when the choice is between two alternatives that both have merit and are morally equivalent.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

shailee

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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