While Blogs Are Effective for Communicating with the Public, Firms

question 36

True/False

While blogs are effective for communicating with the public, firms shouldn't use blogs for internal communication since everyone can see them.

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Definitions:

Structural Strain Theory

Structural strain theory is a sociological framework that explains deviance and social problems as the result of a disconnect between societal goals and the means available to achieve them.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences individuals to act in ways that make the belief become true.

Robert Merton

A prominent sociologist who developed theories on social structure, anomie, and the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Pseudo-Patients

Individuals who simulate illness to experience and study the conditions in psychiatric hospitals, a concept introduced by psychologist David Rosenhan.