Which of the Following Is a Concern of Scholars About

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a concern of scholars about the effects of corporate ownership of media?

• A) It adds dangerously to the already strong business presence in American politics.
• B) News organizations may not pull any punches when reporting about the activities of competing corporations.
• C) Only popular perspectives on current events will be reported.
• D) Too much diversity in perspectives will muddy the message that the corporate owners want to convey.
• E) Increasing resources for things like foreign correspondents and investigative journalism becomes impossible.

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