...SAM 551 Public Relations in Sports Professor: Dr. Tim Newman Timothy J Hawkins Daphne, Alabama March 19, 2013 PR professionals don't anticipate crises, rather they, take the opportunity just as athletes, to "train and prepare" for a crisis and the ensuing need for a communication strategy. Well at least some do. The scandal at Penn State University shows not all are prepared for a crisis when it arises. When something of this magnitude hits a college campus the fate of the school lies in the hands of the public relations professional at the school. All sport teams and colleges should have a crisis communication plan and plan of action in place. Hopefully one they never have to use but the exercise of getting your event team together or your staff and going through a "what if" scenario for several key or major milestones in the event, is essential. The time to prepare for a crisis might seem like time that is not well spent. With lots of little details to manage, taking time out to put into place a plan, just in case, seems almost trivial to some event planners and marketers. The Penn State University officials handled the situation poorly. The mistakes that they made were many. The public relation reps should not have delayed a response to allegations. What the reps and the athletic department should have done was to face the public promptly clarifying misconceptions. Also Joe Paterno should not have canceled his coach’s show and other public appearances...
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...PUMA POLICY BRIEF PRINCIPLES FOR MANAGING ETHICS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE OECD RECOMMENDATION The OECD Council adopted a Recommendation on Improving Ethical Conduct in the Public Service on 23 April 1998. The Recommendation is based on a set of Principles for Managing Ethics in the Public Service agreed in the Public Management Committee, to help Member countries to review their ethics management systems. Although governments have different cultural, political and administrative environments, they often confront similar ethical challenges, and the responses in their ethics management show common characteristics... Member countries need to have a point of reference when combining the elements of an effective ethics management system in line with their own political, administrative and cultural circumstances... Preamble to the OECD Recommendation PUMA Policy Brief No. 4 Public Management Service May 1998 On the proposal of the Public Management Committee the OECD Council recommends that Member countries take action to ensure well-functioning institutions and systems for promoting ethical conduct in the public service. This can be achieved by: • developing and regularly reviewing policies, procedures, practices and institutions influencing ethical conduct in the public service; • promoting government action to maintain high standards of conduct and counter corruption in the public sector; • incorporating the ethical dimension into management frameworks to ensure that management...
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...Effects of Public Display of Affection Among the Grade 9 Students of SDC-BED by Gabrielle E. Tañafranca St. Dominic College – Basic Eductation A research Paper submitted to Sir Poccholo M. Rudio December 2016 Effects of PDA among the Grade 9 Students of SDC-BED 2 Acknowledgments First, I would like to express my gratitude to the following people who helped me to complete this term paper: To my English teacher, Sir Poccholo M. Rudio for giving us his all to help and guide us on finishing this research. To our dear principal, Madame Maria Arlene V. Coronado for supporting and signing the required letters to finish this research. To the Grade 9 teachers and adviser for letting me conduct my survey on their time. To my respondents, Grade 9 students for cooperating and honestly answering the survey. To my family who gave me advices on how to defend this research. And to Him, who did not gave up on giving me hope on finishing this research. Without them and their assistance throughout the process, this research would never be finished. I would like to give all my gratitude for your love and support. Effects of PDA among the Grade 9 Students of SDC-BED 3 Abstract Using a survey, the researcher aims to determine the various displays of affection in public places on the campus of SDCA. The purpose of this survey is to know if the high...
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...COMMUNICATION STRATEGY: REVEAL THE CDEP FINDINGS TO THE PUBLIC [MANCOM Memorandum Assignment] Prepared by Ekaterina Afanasyeva Prepared for Dr. Steve D. Ugbah Managerial Communication California State University, East Bay Marketing 6210.01 March 22, 2013 MEMO Plan SUBJECT: Communication strategy: revealing the CDEP findings to the public DUE DATE: March 13, 2013 PURPOSE: ( Direct RESOURCES: Mr. Martinson’s Company profile; The GDEP Case File; Minutes of Mr. Martinson’s meeting with GDEP Officials; the GDEP preliminary feedings. DOCUMENT TYPE: ( Memorandum AUDIENCE: Readers Needs and Priorities 1. Walter Martinson, President His priorities are the reputation AEI, maintaining good relations with the local authorities, the CDEP and other independent organization that can influence the sustainability of his business, ensuring that the company has reliable partners (sub-contractors, suppliers, etc.). In particular he is worried about the possibility that the pollution in Atlanta area could be connected to his company directly and then he needs to know how to deal with the problem or indirectly and then he needs to know how to prevent the gossips. In any case he needs to know how to deliver the news to the public without damaging the reputation of his company. 2. The Executive Committee Avoid leakage of the information and activities that can negatively influence the IPO...
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...Homeschool vs. Public School Comm 155 8/3/12 Elizabeth Harris Homeschool vs. Public School There are many forms of education that a person may receive today. Two important forms of education include homeschooling and public schooling. Although homeschooling and public schools both have benefits, they each have disadvantages to their curricula and their social environment. Education in public schools isn’t necessarily the problem as much as the teachers not enforcing the work. Because of this parents have taken initiative to provide better education to their children themselves. By homeschooling, parents also get the advantage of having that one-on-one time with their children, but this could result in the child withdrawing from social activities throughout his or her life. It is important to consider many factors before deciding rather to send your child to public school or chose homeschooling. There are a few differences one should consider before deciding on a public school or homeschooling. For instance, in public schools there are classrooms full of students and with homeschooling it’s more one-on-one. This can be a good thing and a bad thing. The good is you have that quality time with your child. The bad is by having this quality time it can affect the child’s social skills. This can then result in your child’s adulthood by not knowing how to speak to people of importance such as loan consultants, professor’s, or even people of the opposite sex. On the other...
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...AUGUST 2012 How Americans Would Slim Down Public Education By Steve Farkas and Ann Duffett Foreword by Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Amber M. Winkler Contents 1 5 8 9 Foreword Executive Summary Introduction When Times Are Tough 11 Cost-Cutting Measures that the Public Approves 19 Close Up: Is Special Education Spending Sacred? 22 Rejected Proposals 24 Split Decisions 28 Conclusion 30 Appendix A: Methodology 32 Appendix B: Complete Survey Results 42 Endnotes The Thomas B. Fordham Institute is the nation’s leader in advancing educational excellence for every child through quality research, analysis, and commentary, as well as on-the-ground action and advocacy in Ohio. It is affiliated with the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, and this publication is a joint project of the Foundation and the Institute. For further information, please visit our website at www.edexcellence.net or write to the Institute at 1016 16th St. NW, 8th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036. The Institute is neither connected with nor sponsored by Fordham University. HOW AMERICANS WOULD SLIM DOWN PUBLIC EDUCATION i Foreword By Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Amber M. Winkler In November 2010, Education Secretary Arne Duncan delivered a highly publicized address at the American Enterprise Institute. His message? Tough economic times lie ahead: “I am here,” he said, “to talk today about what has been called the New Normal. For the next several years, preschool, K–12, and postsecondary educators are likely...
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...Learners will explore the problems resulting from criminal activity and antisocial behaviour. They will explore the costs of crime, to local authorities, the community and individuals. Learners will also investigate the ‘fear of crime’ and how this manifests itself in both individuals and communities and the impact this can have on quality of life. Learners will learn how their local police proactively tackle crime using problem-solving models, such as intelligence-led policing. Learners will investigate the use of community safety strategies and multi-agencies, and how partnership approaches are used in the form of crime prevention initiatives both locally and nationally. In this unit, learners will look at how legislation places duties on public services to work together in joint partnerships with communities and third sector...
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.../ 091C702029 |TOPIC 3: PUBLIC SPEAKING |OCTOBER 27 | | |2011 | TABLE OF CONTENT I Introduction………………………………..3 II Body • Sec 1: General statement about public speaking …........................................3 • Sec 2: The important role of public speaking, and difficulties………….....3 • Sec 3: How to prepare a good speech………………………………………......4 • Sec 4: how to improve public speaking skill………………………………8 III Conclusion…………………………..……….12 IV Reference list……………………………...13 INTRODUCTION C an you think of any memorable talk or presentation you have ever attended? It is sad to know that most of the presentations are easy to forget, especially when the main reason behind the presentation was to communicate something to you. Therefore, it is important to know how to transfer effectively the information to the others. Moreover, the world is open and nations are integrated together. Hence, exchange information and negotiation is very important. Obviously, communication is the most essential skill at the moment, specifically public speaking. Public speaking is not a new trend...
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...protect the rights of children. Similarly, parents and educators need to know and understand the laws. Procedural safeguards are in place for students with disabilities but those safeguards may differ from state to state. There are also differences in public and private schools when it comes to special education laws and procedures. A parent that is caught between sending their special needs child to a public school or a private school need to know and understand the similarities and differences in the two types of school systems. It is imperative that families know their rights when it comes to their rights and those rights of their child. I think it is important to know what procedural...
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...and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) investigation into University of Phoenix Accounting Firm accounting practices. It is highly important that during this investigation that the company know everything it is required to do from a legal aspect as well as know the best route to take in dealing with the public opinion of such an investigation. The company must also prepare to deal with arising issues that may occur with external stakeholders while keeping our reputation as a top accounting firm. From a legal aspect the law and the SEC requires that we take certain action ensure fair trading amongst the public, these requirements include but are not limited to the following: * Any information that may affect or stock market price be released immediately * Any information reported is accurate and will not mislead investors * Any information will be widely disseminated We should be fast and efficient in all these necessary actions to prevent legal ramifications. Also the company has to show the public we or fully cooperative with the ongoing investigation and we have nothing to hide. Public communication in this situation is vital to our company. We have to communicate a genuine belief in what we do here, if we want to move forward and survive as a successful company the public has to know that we are who we say we are, and we conduct our business through the proper channels and do so legally. This effective communication will go a long way in ensuring that we survive...
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...wishing they wouldn’t because you’re an embarrassment to yourself. Yet, this song contains curse words and explicit language that are frowned upon. Now think of this. The same song comes on the radio the next day with all of the swear words bleeped out and some of the language altered for “easy” listening. Does the song still have the same meaning? Should the song have been censored for listeners? No. It takes away the honesty and feeling that makes the song so powerful. Much of censoring does which is why I’m opposed to internet censoring. Censoring is when an audio creation, book, movie or a written piece is officially examined and the parts that are considered unacceptable are censored, or in other words hidden or taken out. Usually when a person thinks of censoring they think of protection. Society as whole is being kept safe because sex scenes in movies, curse words in songs and books are being taken out so people aren’t exposed to such vulgarity. Online articles and news reports are being shared with the public but the entire truth and reality of the whole dilemma isn’t being told. So how exactly is this helping the public more than hurting it? We now live in a world that is run by technology. We’re able to keep up with the world’s events and crimes that happen around us because it is...
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...usual. The nuclear reactor malfunction in the Three Mile Island created a crisis because it released dangerous radiation into the environment. There were many concerns in the area of how they would deal with this terrible situation. There were several different forms of technology used such as television and radio cast that notified the general public. Emails and blogs were set up for those individuals that had access to the internet, and there were updates being handled on the company’s website. As the director of regional Emergency Management Office, there will need to be a plan on how this situation will be addressed and taken care of. There needs to be constant communication to the general public to let them know that the situation is being taken care of. When a Crisis hits the first thing you do is figure out what the facts are and how to communicate those facts. (Pisciotta, 2010). Honesty is always the best policy. Therefore, the public should not be stonewalled or refused any information. There should be no added pressure than there already is on the company. When communicating with the public there are key things that should always be recognized: An explanation of what went wrong, an expression of concern, and a sincere apology. The response form a crisis is based on the foundation of the message. The Emergency Management Office has received official reports that the water supplies are contaminated with agents that are life-threatening. The first step would be to...
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...“When the public’s right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are endangered.” quoted Christopher Dodd. For many, many years, freedom of the press has been a notably controversial topic to be discussed. Some believe that the public has a right to know, while others waver that journalists should be limited on what they can write about. The real question is, should journalists be allowed the right of freedom of the press or should their writing be able to be censored if the topic is viewed as unacceptable? Although governments might have national security concerns or politicians might prefer to not listen to dissenting viewpoints, the assault on the freedom of...
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...rules to raising perfect children. Choosing to send your children to a public school or to home school them is a huge decision we as parents have to make. An education that fits the needs of a child is important; that’s why there are things to be considered when choosing an educational path for a child.We would have to keep in mind what would work best for the children and ourselves. I believe that children have different personalities. So doing what we think would be best for each of our children would be a hard choose to make. The decision cannot be made lightly so parents do a little research and fully understand the type of education that would be the beneficial for your children.There is some controversy concerning the subject of homeschool,many factors to consider, should your children stay at home to learn or be sent to a public school. The common schools system that was established by American’s founding fathers, has been considered the basis for providing students with a strong education. Children should be allowed to go to public school because children are not confined to their homes all the time and the children get a chance to be social and learn to live everyday life. While homeschooling and public schools have many characteristics in common, they differ in their learning environment, academics, advantages and disadvantages. Whether the choice is made to home school or to send them to a public school, education is important no matter what. Considering both sides...
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...Government and Politics Megan Barry ‘Should direct democracy be more widely used in the UK?’ Direct democracy is a form of government in which all laws are created by a general vote of society. This means that political decisions are put forward to the people as they are the ones who are going to be directly affected by the outcome of the decision. An example of direct democracy used occasionally in society is referendums. A referendum is a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision. Within this essay I am going to be arguing whether direct democracy should be used more widely by weighing up the benefits and the disadvantages of direct democracy and the result on the general public. One argument for direct democracy being used more extensively in the UK is that it gives a more advanced and more accurate representation of the public’s attitude on an issue raised in parliament. Many local citizens do not often communicate with their MP; occasionally it can be difficult for Parliament to come to a decision that accurately reflects public opinion. MPs have to make choices bases what they personally feel is right and is not always entirely what the public want. Referendums give a distinct result that reflects the public’s demands. This is better as the public are satisfied and there is little need for ‘guess-work’ by the government. An example is this...
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