The child sex abuse scandal at Penn State University ____________

A) was a public relations failure
B) showed consistent disregard by Penn State official of child abuse by an assistant football coach
C) is a cautionary tale of the consequences of not using public relations counsel and reacting slowly once the fact are revealed
D) A and B
E) B and C


Answer: E

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