A person is arrested and charged with drunk driving. The local newspaper runs a story about the arrest. The person is later acquitted of the charges. What defense would be best for the newspaper in case that person sued for libel?
a. truth (that is, the person really was drunk but wasn'tconvicted)
b. absolute privilege
c. qualified privilege
C
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to develop a new policy that will affect all employees. A team rather than individual decision is best here because A. employees enjoy meetings. B. employees like opportunities to vary their work routine. C. a large group will need to accept the new policy. D. the task is simple.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about effective delivery?
A) The audience should be able to notice your excellent delivery skills. B) If your delivery is too effective, it will distract from your message. C) An effective delivery leads the listeners to believe that the speaker is different and more talented than they are. D) An effective delivery helps the audience remember the speech. E) Effective delivery embellishes the speech.