Whom Would You Trust as Most Reliable? Discuss the Credibility

question 43

Essay

Whom would you trust as most reliable? Discuss the credibility and authority of each individual or group listed with regard to the following issue:
It's quite important that you travel to another town about four hours away by car, but you are concerned about whether you should drive because of adverse weather conditions.
a. the local television news
b. the local newspaper
c. a friend who has made the trip in all kinds of weather
d. the state police telephone service
e. the local police department

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Definitions:

Outsiders

Individuals who are not part of a specific group, organization, or community, often lacking the specific knowledge or experiences of that group.

Organizational Bias

Unfair favoritism or prejudice within an organization, often leading to unequal treatment of employees.

Benefits

Various forms of value or compensation provided by employers to employees over and above regular salaries, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often resulting from a history of accuracy, reliability, and integrity.