The Purpose of the News Release Is to ______

question 18

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the news release is to ______.

• A) provide content for an organization's website
• B) provide journalists with reading material
• C) give public relations practitioners something to do
• D) inform the media about an important topic that deserves public attention

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Definitions:

Tuckman's Model

A theory of group development presented by Bruce Tuckman, outlining stages teams typically go through: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

Group Formation

The process through which people come together to form a group based on shared objectives, interests, or values.

Productive Group Members

Individuals within a group who actively contribute to achieving the group's objectives through effective collaboration and performance.

Team Structure

A hierarchical arrangement of roles, responsibilities, and relationships within a team that determines how it functions and makes decisions.