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business law chapter 1-3 ryerson
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Undergraduate 1
10/06/2011

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what is risk management?
Definition
the process of identifying, evaluating, and responding to the possibility of harmful events
Term
What are the actions against law of tort?  How to manage it?
Definition

1. identification-> liability (being held legally responsible)

2. evaluation -> the decision

3. response-> formulate an informed decision

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If you write something bad about someone on a reference letter, how are you protected
Definition
you are protected by the defense of qualified privilege, meaning that an inaccurate or harmful statement will not trigger liability if writer acted in good faith
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list the "Risks"
Definition

1. risk avoidance

2. risk reduction

3. risk shifting

4. risk accepting

5. insurance

6. exclusion and limitation clauses

7. incorporation

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