A Large Oil Company Also Owns a Chain of Print

question 114

Multiple Choice

A large oil company also owns a chain of print and broadcast news media. At one of its gas stations there is a large fuel spill, which leaks into a nearby harbour. This incident caused significant environmental damage, yet nothing was reported about it in the company's news media. What kind of media activity is represented by the absence of reporting this news in the company-owned papers, and on its radio and television stations?

• A)biasing
• B)framing
• C) controlling
• D) obscuring

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Definitions:

Resistance

The act of opposing or struggling against changes, directives, or influence attempts by others, often resulting in conflict or tension.

Refreezing

The final stage in Lewin's change model where new behaviors or changes are solidified into the organization's culture.

Desired Behaviors

Desired behaviors refer to specific actions or reactions that an organization seeks to encourage or reinforce among its members.

Restraining Forces

Factors that hinder or slow down the process of organizational change, including employee resistance, inadequate resources, and poor communication.