In January 2013, the Government Shut Down as Part of a Sequestration

question 2

Multiple Choice

In January 2013, the government shut down as part of a sequestration. Some reports focused more on negative consequences of sequestration, while others discussed how Tea Party members of Congress pushed for fiscal responsibility. What aspect of agenda setting does this represent?

• A) Selective attention
• B) Distorting
• C) Framing
• D) Priming
• E) Racial bias

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Definitions:

Escrow Account

A financial arrangement where a third party holds and regulates payment of the funds required for two parties involved in a given transaction.

Profit Sharing Plan

A compensation structure where employees receive a share of the company's profits, usually allocated as part of their annual income.

Scanlon

A participative management approach that focuses on employee involvement in problem solving and decision making related to productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Rucker Plans

A profit-sharing plan where employee pay is linked to the productivity or profitability of a company, encouraging increased worker output and company success.