Resolving the question of who is responsible for employee communications when an organization is in the news represents a possible conflict between the public relations department and the ___________ department.

Elvira is visiting a local high school to discuss her career in public relations. One of the students asks Elvira to explain where the concepts that make up public relations began. Which of the following demonstrates Elvira’s best response?

Blossom wants to sell her old red truck. In an effort to sell it quickly, Blossom mails a letter to her long-time friend, Hedda, offering to sell the truck to Hedda for $15,000. Three days after Blossom sends that letter to Hedda, Blossom’s boyfriend, Boyce, informs Blossom that the truck is actually worth $30,000! However, just minutes after Hedda posts (i.e., puts in the mail) a letter with the postmaster accepting Blossom’s offer, Amelia calls Blossom telling her the new price for the old red truck is $30,000. Does Blossom have to uphold the deal and sell Hedda the truck for $15,000?

Which of the following statements about global reach in public relations is correct?

Ivy Lee is remembered in the field of public relations for:

Suppose you are the communications manager for a fast-growing tech startup preparing to launch a time-sensitive product. Your team is considering whether to outsource the PR campaign to an external agency. Based on the course materials about the pros and cons of outsourcing, do you think if the company should outsource the PR campaign?

Why were railroads “America’s first big business”? How did they help to foster a “managerial revolution”? 

Giuseppe wants a job in the public relations field that focuses primarily on working with legislators and government agency regulators. He pursues _____ specialization in the public relations industry, which focuses on communication with ______.

Assess your strengths and weaknesses as an What are your goals for the future?

Marisol is eager to dive into a public relations campaign as part of her new job in the field. “Let’s define our audience, set up a budget, and decide on our tactics,” she enthused. “Great; love the energy,” her boss replied. “But there are a few other steps we need to accomplish first, such as:”