Based on a Joint Consideration of Media Agenda Setting Theory

question 18

Multiple Choice

Based on a joint consideration of Media Agenda Setting Theory and Legitimacy Theory,which of the following statements are correct?

• A) According to Legitimacy Theory management uses the annual report as a tool to legitimise the ongoing operations of the organisation, and according to Media Agenda Setting Theory the media are able to influence community perceptions about issues such as the environment
• B) Community concerns with the environmental performance of a specific firm in an industry will also impact on the disclosure strategies of firms across that industry
• C) We should find a relationship between the extent of disclosure of social and environmental issues within the annual report and the media attention given to those issues
• D) All of the given options are correct

Understand the role of organizational culture and its impact on performance and managerial actions.

Recognize the importance of socialization in transmitting cultural values and norms within an organization.

Acknowledge ethical considerations within organizational culture and the promotion of ethical behavior.

Identify the processes and components involved in the creation and modification of organizational culture.

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