If a world famous boxer is asked to lose 15 pounds in a month to qualify for a lightweight championship, it becomes a news item owing to which element of this piece of information?

a) Prominence
b) Timeliness
c) Impact
d) Proximity


ANS: a

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As Shalimar has adapted to her organization's culture, she and her mentor have interacted many times about her talents and how she should perform her duties, a dimension of organizational assimilation called __________

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Which of the following are personal beliefs or speculations that have not been proved or verified?

a. Values b. Opinions c. Facts d. Medians

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Communication criticism must always include a judgment of a text

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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