One of the Fundamental Objectives of the Media as Watchdog

question 3

Multiple Choice

One of the fundamental objectives of the media as watchdog is to ______.

• A) strengthen and facilitate public awareness
• B) hold governments and politicians to account
• C) communicate values and belief systems
• D) provide evidence to support claims and reports, but also to allow a balance of different opinions

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Definitions:

Positive Influence

The effect or impact that encourages beneficial changes or development in others through positive actions, attitudes, or communication.

Motivation

The inner drive or factors that stimulate people to pursue personal or professional goals and exhibit persistent effort in achieving them.

External Environmental Actions

Activities or strategies undertaken by an organization to interact with or respond to its external environment, including market trends, regulatory changes, and other external opportunities or threats.

Advocating

The act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy, often seen in leadership roles.