According to Herbert Gans,what Determines the Content of News Stories

question 53

Multiple Choice

According to Herbert Gans,what determines the content of news stories?

• A) journalistic standards,including "the facts,just the facts"
• B) market forces and what the public wants to see
• C) powerful boards of directors
• D) the time and space constraints inherent in various media

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Definitions:

Role Overload

A situation where an individual is expected to fulfill too many roles or tasks simultaneously, leading to stress and reduced effectiveness.

Boundary Spanning

Activities or behaviors that involve interactions, collaborations, or exchanges across different organizational or social boundaries.

Overlap

The extent to which different tasks, interests, or responsibilities share common elements, areas, or aspects.

Boundary Spanner

An individual who operates at the edges or interface of two or more domains, groups, or organizations, facilitating interaction and understanding.