A News Producer Has the Authority to Choose Which Reporter

question 5

Multiple Choice

A news producer has the authority to choose which reporter will get to cover important news items and which reporter will cover trivial news items. The news producer uses this authority to recognize the hard work of reporters. Which of the following types of power is the producer using in this case?

• A) Referent
• B) Expert
• C) Reward
• D) Coercive
• E) Informal

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Definitions:

Mass Media

Various means of communication that reach large numbers of people, such as television, newspapers, and the internet.

Self-Socialization

The process by which people, especially children, learn and internalize social norms and expectations through personal choices and interactions, rather than through direct teaching.

Mass Media

Channels of communication such as television, newspapers, radio, and the internet that reach a large audience, influencing public opinion and disseminating information.

Public Domain

Information, resources, and creative works that are not owned by individuals or corporations and are available for public use without permission.