The Most Effective Way to Reduce Subtle Forms of Racial,ethnic,and

question 30

Multiple Choice

The most effective way to reduce subtle forms of racial,ethnic,and national bias in the media coverage of sports is to hire at all levels of media production people who

• A)have degrees in communication studies.
• B)see the world in colorblind ways.
• C)come from diverse racial,ethnic,and national backgrounds.
• D)had experiences in jobs that are unrelated to sport.

Identify the various planning techniques that organizations use to improve performance, including benchmarking and management by objectives.

Recognize the importance of planning in improving organizational performance, including time management, coordination, and action orientation.

Understand the concept and importance of planning in organizations.

Identify different types of planning, including strategic, tactical, contingency, and participatory planning.

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Definitions:

Denial

A defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts, blocking external events from awareness.

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious psychological strategies employed to protect oneself from anxiety or social sanctions and to provide a refuge from a situation with which one cannot currently cope.

Painful Realities

The acceptance or acknowledgment of difficult, distressing, or unpleasant truths or situations.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.