Tony Is Employed as a Computer Programmer for the State

question 91

Multiple Choice

Tony is employed as a computer programmer for the State of Illinois. Many of his colleagues are members of AFSCME, a public services employees union, but Tony has not joined the organization because he is anti-union and does not want to pay the annual membership dues. Nevertheless, he still stands to benefit from AFSCME's efforts on behalf of state employees, including a retirement pension and healthcare benefits. This situation is characteristic of ______.

• A) intragovernmental lobbying
• B) a union shop law
• C) purposive benefits
• D) the free-rider problem

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Definitions:

One- And Two-Sided Messages

Communication strategies where a message presents either only one perspective (one-sided) or both supporting and opposing viewpoints (two-sided).

Repetition

The act of doing or saying something again multiple times, often used as a technique for learning, memorization, or emphasis.

Two-Sided Messages

Communication that presents both positive and negative aspects of a subject, thereby appearing more balanced and credible to the audience.

Educated Audiences

Groups of individuals who are knowledgeable or have a significant understanding of a particular subject matter.