Due to Information Provided by the News Media,authorities in Arizona

question 92

Multiple Choice

Due to information provided by the news media,authorities in Arizona were able to close down C.P.Direct,a Scottsdale company that sold more than $74 million worth of pills that it claimed would enhance one's mental abilities.This is one example of how the media serves as a mode of:

• A) cultural backstop
• B) social control
• C) ethical mediation
• D) social mentoring
• E) ethical awareness

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Definitions:

Tightrope Walking

A metaphor for managing a difficult and risky balance between differing or opposing conditions or priorities.

Informal Communication

The exchange of information through unofficial channels, often based on personal relationships rather than organizational structure.

Team Development

The process of enhancing the effectiveness, cohesiveness, and performance of a work group or team.

Empower

The act of giving someone the authority or power to do something, enabling them to take action and make decisions.