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

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