The Study by Cooky, Messner and Hextrum (2013) of ESPN

question 27

Multiple Choice

The study by Cooky, Messner and Hextrum (2013) of ESPN SportsCenter and local LA sports coverage reveals that:

• A) Coverage of women's sport has increased slightly over the last 20 years
• B) Coverage of women's sport has decreased slightly over the last 20 years
• C) Coverage of women's sport has stayed almost the same over the last 20 years
• D) Coverage of women's sport has increased considerably over the last 20 years

Identify the types of power (e.g., legitimate, expert, referent) and their application in organizational contexts.

Distinguish between constructive and dysfunctional resistance and identify their impacts on organizational decisions.

Understand organizational politics and its perception among members, including its negative and positive aspects.

Explore the concept of informal systems within organizations and their significance in achieving goals and seeking resources.

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Definitions:

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

A U.S. law that criminalizes unauthorized access to computers and networks.

Confidential Client Lists

Lists that contain private information about clients, protected to maintain confidentiality and competitive advantage.

Financial Information

Data regarding the economic activities and condition of an individual or organization, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.

Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine

The Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine is a principle that holds corporate executives and officers liable for the illegal actions of the corporation, even without direct involvement, if they had power to prevent the misconduct.