Which of the following is least likely to be grounds for a suit for defamation by an employee who has been fired for poor performance:
A) an employer tells another employer about problems caused by an employee
B) an employer tells the media about problems caused by an employee
C) an employer tells employees in the same office about the reasons for the dismissal
D) all of the other choices are solid reasons for defamation suits likely to be successful
E) none of the other choices are solid reasons for defamation suits likely to be successful

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Explanation: Sharing information about an employee's dismissal within the same office, especially if factual and relevant to the team's operation, is less likely to be considered defamation compared to spreading information to external parties like the media or other employers. Defamation typically requires the sharing of false information that harms someone's reputation, and internal communication about performance issues can be part of normal business operations.

Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Be Grounds