In recent years, the word “troll” has gained a new meaning: it refers to people who deliberately try to cause disruption, offense, or general trouble in an online community. Explain the factor(s) that led to this new meaning.

What will be an ideal response?


This new meaning came about as a result of technological changes. This is a common reason for words to gain new meanings.

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Public relations professionals managing corporate social responsibility engagement for clients are characterized by both company and professional ______.

a. budgets and markets b. attire c. codes of conduct d. references

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The Efficiency, Practicality and Pragmatism value is based on our need for challenge

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain what you can do to improve how you interpret nonverbal communication

What will be an ideal response?

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Of the following, what is most important to remember about strategic communication?

A) Public and social policy issues don't matter much these days. B) Organizational downsizing dictates that public relations moves to the background. C) Advertising is still the leading discipline, although it is the most expensive. D) Competition among disciplines may ruin prime opportunities. E) Goals and objectives can best be accomplished through an integrated approach.

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