Which of the Following Statements About Public Relations Is True

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about public relations is true?

• A)Typically, shorter forms of public relations and publicity are interchangeable functions.
• B)Public relations is not considered a management function.
• C)Public relations has the same objectives as product and service promotion.
• D)An effective public relations program continues over months or even years.
• E)Public relations deals only with the activities designed to sell a product or servicE.The public relations process does not occur all at once.An effective public relations program continues over months or even years.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

A company's revenue minus its cost of goods sold, reflecting the initial profit figure before deducting operating expenses, interest, and taxes.

Non-controlling Interest

A share in a subsidiary company not owned by the parent company, indicating the portion of equity interest that is not directly controlled by the parent company.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that can be quickly converted into cash at a market price, such as stocks, bonds, or Treasury bills.

Comprehensive Income

Encompasses all changes in equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.