Discuss three different family types.

What will be an ideal response?


absolute nuclear family: no precise inheritance rules so there is frequent use of wills, married children do not cohabit with their parents, and there is no marriage between children of brothers. Spouses are selected by the individual with a strong exogamous obligation. Exogamous community family: equality of brothers is defined by rules of inheritance, married sons cohabit with their parents, and cousins do not marry. Spouses are selected by custom.

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During the 1960s, there were numerous issues to be addressed and companies adjusted their policies to generate public support and awareness. Which skill set of a public relations manager helped mitigate this situation, and how?

a) Issues management; this can help to earn public goodwill and understanding b) Audience analysis; this can improve community relations and product publicity c) Strategic planning; this can ensure that public relations is a contributor to the bottom line d) Reputation management; this can increase credibility and trust in the minds of the public

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of podcasting?

What will be an ideal response?

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Juanita failed to meet several deadlines on her project because of the tight scheduling. Instead of taking responsibility and staying clear of conflict, she blamed others for her underperformance

Whatshould Juanitadowhen she is in these types of situations? a. Be positive. b. Be patient. c. Establish rules. d. Ask questions.

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All of the following are ways to define a word EXCEPT: 

A. Reveal its denotation. B. Reveal its connotations. C. Reveal its etymology. D. Reveal its ideology.

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