How Do the Norms and Routines of Journalists Shape the Content

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Essay

How do the norms and routines of journalists shape the content of political news coverage? Give some examples and explain why these influences on news content are important to consider.

Analyze how the shift from industrial to knowledge-based economies affects power dynamics.

Understand the role of non-substitutability in the context of organizational power.

Recognize the impact of information technology on power distribution within organizations.

Understand the interaction between personal attributes and organizational power structures.

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory of learning and social behavior which proposes that new behaviors can be acquired by observing and imitating others.

Cognitive Processes

Mental actions or operations that lead to knowledge acquisition, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Skinner's Approach

A theory of learning based on the idea that behavior is determined by its consequences, positive or negative.

Theory of Personality

A systematic set of principles and conjectures that seek to explain the personality, underlying motivations, and the dynamics of human behaviour.