Vuyo finds out that his written article has been published on a website without his consent or proper attribution. What are the potential consequences for Vuyo, as the owner of the work?

Question

Financial loss.


Increased opportunity to get his other work published.


Enhanced visibility and reach for his article.


Loss of control over his work and potential risk to his reputation

Answer 1

The potential consequences for Vuyo, as the owner of the work, include:

1. Financial Loss: If the article was published without his consent, Vuyo may miss out on potential earnings, such as payment for the piece or future opportunities that could have arisen from its original publication.

2. Loss of Control Over His Work and Potential Risk to His Reputation: Without his consent, Vuyo no longer has control over how his work is presented, which could lead to misrepresentation or association with ideas he does not support. This loss of control can harm his professional reputation if the article is received poorly or if it is used in contexts he does not approve.

While the other options (increased opportunity to get his other work published and enhanced visibility and reach) might seem positive, they are not guaranteed consequences of unauthorized publication and can be outweighed by the potential risks and negative impacts outlined above.