Compare and Contrast Agenda Setting Theory with Uses and Gratifications

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Essay

Compare and contrast agenda setting theory with uses and gratifications theory. In your well-written essay, be sure to address each of the following:
a. Who is primarily responsible for developing both theories? What paradigm does each theory emanate from?
b. How does uses and gratifications theory seek to address the limitations of media effects theories, such as agenda setting theory?
c. What roles do the media and the audience play within each theory?

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Definitions:

Last Year's Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold in the previous fiscal year, often used as a benchmark for financial performance.

Unfavorable Effect

Occurs when actual costs exceed budgeted costs, or actual revenues are less than expected, negatively impacting financial performance.

Trained Workers

Personnel who have received specific training to perform their job duties effectively and efficiently.

Variances

Differences between planned or standard costs and actual costs, analyzed to understand and manage costs within financial planning.