This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: An intentional false statement that damages someone's character or reputation is A) defamation. ... (Read 474 times)

mspears3

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
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



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ky860224

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
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.




mspears3

  • Member
  • Posts: 586
Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Excellent


cdmart10

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%

Did you know?

The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.

Did you know?

Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library