Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Reason for the Decline

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely reason for the decline in fortunes of American newspapers, and their inability to exploit their competitive advantage?

• A)A poorer standard for news-gathering.
• B)Relying too heavily on advertising, rather than customer subscriptions, for revenue.
• C)Decline in newspaper readership over the last 70 years.
• D)Preference of customers for getting news in a nonverbal format.
• E)An increase in salaries and material costs within the industry.

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