How Might Media Managers Choose to Cover a Story About

question 27

Multiple Choice

How might media managers choose to cover a story about a human rights tragedy in order to get politicians to take action?

• A) Focus on matters that are of most concern to those who are not in power but rather vying for power.
• B) Incorporate as much infotainment as possible.
• C) Highlight the tragedy in real time.
• D) Focus on stories that throw off the relative power balance between Democrats and Republicans in Washington.
• E) Run retrospectives on related events from the past.

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Definitions:

Directing

In management, directing refers to the process of guiding, leading, and overseeing employees to achieve organizational goals.

Planning

The process of setting objectives and determining the actions necessary to achieve them.

Product Cost

The total cost associated with making a product, including direct labor, materials, and manufacturing overhead.

Period Cost

Expenses that are incurred by a business during a specific period but are not directly tied to the production process, such as administrative and selling expenses.