Which of the Following Describes the Public Relations Function of Lobbying

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the public relations function of lobbying?

• A) sponsoring efforts to publicize specific products
• B) advising management about public issues, and company positions and image during good times and bad
• C) presenting news and information about the organization in the most positive light
• D) dealing with legislators and government officials to promote or defeat legislation and regulation
• E) promoting understanding of the organization through internal and external communications

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Definitions:

Optimistic Bias

The tendency to believe that one is less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events compared to others.

Pessimistic Bias

The tendency to overestimate the likelihood of negative outcomes or events happening in the future.

Balanced View

An approach or perspective that fairly considers all relevant aspects of an issue, avoiding extremes in judgment or opinion.

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events; attributions can be internal (due to personal factors) or external (due to situational factors).