Imagine that an employee is fired for committing an illegal act. The employer accurately explains the cause for the firing in an e-mail message. The court agrees the content of the e-mail is true; yet, it rules that the employee was libeled
Which longstanding belief would this ruling challenge?
A) Written statements about people on behalf of the client are private.
B) E-mail is an all-powerful communications vehicle.
C) The employer must have acted with actual malice.
D) Truth is a defense against libel.
D
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Tahoma Inc. has extensively made use of cloud computing for several functions of its HR department. This technology has helped manage department functions, store necessary data, and also has given employees access to the required databases to resolve customer queries and complaints. Which scenario, if true, would disrupt the services provided by this arrangement?
A. many other companies making use of this device to store and manage data B. Internet access in the facility becomes intermittent for three hours every day C. the company's computers not having capacity for all the software required D. an updated version of the cloud, including multiple new features, becomes available E. the company not having enough servers to host the system
Manuel's vacation to Chicago for $1,000 for three nights in a four-star hotel on Michigan Avenue included airfare and accommodation. If these services were availed individually, it would have been more expensive. This form of pricing is referred to as
A. leader pricing. B. zone pricing. C. odd pricing. D. price bundling. E. variable bundling.
In addition to deciding whether to use supply warehouses, cross-docking warehouses, and/or distribution centers, companies must also decide whether to ______.
a. rent a public warehouse b. use a contract warehouse c. own a private warehouse d. combine renting, contracting, and/or owning
Business writers aim for paragraphs that are 60 to 80 words long, with three or four sentences supporting a single topic sentence
Indicate whether the statement is true or false