Which of the Following Is a Common Concern About Concentration

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common concern about concentration of media ownership?

• A) The likelihood of homogenization of news stories increases.
• B) There is an increase in the amount of state and local news.
• C) There is a decrease in hard news and an increase in soft news.
• D) There is less favorable news about the owner's company.
• E) Fewer women and ethnic minorities will be hired by media outlets.

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