Joe, a lobbyist who represents the oil industry, is meeting with several members of Congress to try to exert political influence by contributing funds to the lawmakers' election campaigns. Joe also is involved in a letter-writing campaign to promote his cause. Joe is working on behalf of a
A. government regulator.
B. task force.
C. focus group.
D. strategic alliance.
E. special-interest group.
E. special-interest group.
Special-interest groups are groups whose members try to influence specific issues. Special-interest groups may try to exert political influence, as in contributing funds to lawmakers' election campaigns or in launching letter-writing efforts to officials. Or they may organize picketing and boycotts—holding back their patronage—of certain companies or events (such as the Oscars).
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A. An ad will be placed in every transit shelter for a month. B. A floor display will be put in the main bus terminal. C. A take-one display will be affixed to interior ads in buses. D. A discounted rate for purchases will be listed on outside posters on a bus. E. A card will be placed in every bus operated by the transit system.
Outside influences for change in organizations, such as competitors’ actions and customers’ changing preferences are called ______.
A. external forces B. interior pressures C. internal forces D. exterior pressures
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A) is a simple and straightforward process. B) is no different than pitching to traditional media outlets. C) can be a little different than pitching to traditional media outlets. D) requires no prior audience research. E) is never worth the time and effort of MPR professionals.
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A. 0.20 B. 0.50 C. 1.0 D. 0.70