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SHORT ANSWER (10 pts) When discussing the role of the news media in environmental communication, we talked about how one of the realities of the current news media industry is that most news sources and media companies are “optimizing for views.”   What effect might this have on the way that environmental issues are covered in the news?  Answer with a brief paragraph. note: There are multiple possible correct answers to this question. A few of them were discussed during lecture.

Jane is the general (i.e. overall) manager for a flower shop. Due to the position Jane occupies as the general manager, Jane has the authority to order flowers. This is known as implied authority.

Why does cooperative learning require strong procedures?

SHORT ANSWER (10 pts) Organizations and industries that are opposed to environmental regulations and pro-environmental action tend to use a few different communication strategies. One of them that we discussed in class is “politicization of the issue.” Why would politicization of environmental issues be a strategy of opposition? Explain why using a political issue frame might slow or hinder action by those who want to take action with solutions.

Tom, the production manager at Esday, was told by his supervisor to hire Elton, a 15- year-old, to operate an industrial machine. Hiring the 15-year-old violates the child labor laws. Tom:

Janet is an employee of Esday, Inc. and was delivering product for Esday, Inc. when she rear-endeded Sue Smith.  Who is going to liable for the this tort of negligence?

Cytokinesis often, but not always, accompanies the last phase of mitosis: _____.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer who has an employee who is disabled: 

Students compare themselves academically, one avoids group tasks, and another excels only during hands-on activities. Which strategy supports engagement for all?

John injured his arm at work.  John is concerned about paying for the medical bills for his arm.  Which law will help John in this situation?