Select the most accurate statement.
A) An employee's words, decisions, and opinions are assumed to represent those of the organization.
B) To be considered defamation, a statement must be made in writing.
C) To be actionable (likely to result in a lawsuit), abusive language can be true or false, as long as it is damaging.
D) In a situation that could be legally dangerous, try to volunteer as much information as possible to show that you are being completely honest.

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This is known as the "apparent authority" doctrine, which holds that an employee's actions are seen as representative of the organization they work for.

Note: B is incorrect because defamation can be made in both spoken and written form. C is incorrect because abusive language alone is not typically enough for a lawsuit; the statement must also be false and damaging. D is incorrect because in a legally dangerous situation, it is best to seek the advice of a lawyer before volunteering information.

Select the Most Accurate Statement