Question $2$

A crisis can arise when a minor event or expected event spirals out of control or an unexpected event occurs that an organization is not prepared to handle. What are some general principles a car manufacturer might consider when addressing a serious manufacturing defect affecting thousands of vehicles that will now have to be recalled? There are many ways to manage a crisis, and a crisis management plan will have to be tailored to address the specific situation and the needs of the organization. However, some general lessons from past events would suggest that some of the following strategies may form part of an effective crisis management plan:

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a

React quickly and in a positive fashion;

b

Use a prominent spokesperson to tell the company$$s side of the story and, as appropriate, publicly apologize for the event;

c

Explain how the problem occurred and what the company is doing to fix it; and

d

Use appropriate messages in different media.

Question $3$

Primetime Events has hired the Janglers to perform at its concert hall, but the contract provides it can be cancelled if Primetime cannot sell more than $1000$ tickets before December $1.$ What is the name given to the term that would allow Primetime to cancel the contract?

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a

escape clause

b

exclusion clause

c

condition precedent

d

condition subsequent

Question $4$

The law firm of Janes & Jones personally served the defendant with a claim, and the defendant failed to respond with a defence within $20$ days, as required by provincial law. Which of the following statements describes the position of the defendant?

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a

The defendant has effectively admitted the claim.

b

The defendant must be re$-$served with the claim.

c

The defendant may file a counterclaim.

d

The defendant may now seek arbitration of the claim.

Question $5$

In what way are a click$-$wrap agreement and a browse$-$wrap agreement different from one another?

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a

Notification prior to assent is required to enforce terms of a click$-$wrap agreement.

b

Notification prior to assent is required to enforce browse$-$wrap agreements.

c

Notification and consent are required to enforce browse$-$wrap agreements.

d

Notification and consent are required to enforce terms of a click$-$wrap agreement.

Question $6$

What classification of law would a provincial statute restricting the display of tobacco products in retail outlets fall under?

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a

private law

b

public and domestic law

c

common law and private law

d

procedural law

Question $7$

An offer without a stated deadline will not expire until it is expressly revoked by the offeror.

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a

True

b

False

Question $8$

Sian has been named in a lawsuit alleging a large balance owed on an automobile lease. Sian believes the contract was voided when the vehicle$$s motor ceased operating the day after signing the lease agreement. Sian is still owed the compensation the dealership promised to pay her as reimbursement of the towing cost to have the vehicle returned to the dealership after it broke down. If Sian wants to avoid a default judgment and recover her losses, how should she proceed?

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a

issue a request for a discovery of documents

b

issue a request for a pretrial conference

c

immediately file a defence and counterclaim

d

file a statement of claim based on her losses