Shared Flashcard Set

Details

PR Test 4
Final Exam Definitions
48
Other
Undergraduate 3
05/11/2009

Additional Other Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Global/international pr
Definition
the planned and organized effort of a company, insititution, or government to establish and build relationships with the publics of other nations
Term
Global publics
Definition
various groups who are affectd by, or who can effect, the operations of a particular firm, institution, or government
Term
High-context communication society
Definition
the spoken word is often implicit and based on the envirnomental context and the relationship rather than on explicit, categorical statements (Asian and Arab nations)
Term
Low-context communication society
Definition
great emphasis is placed on exact words, and the receiver is expected to derive most of the meaning from the written or verbalized statements, not from nonverbal behavior clues (US and Europe)
Term
Power distance
Definition
how tolerant a society is about unequally distributed decision-making power; ie management makes all decisions high acceptance=mexi and france, low acceptance=usa and austria
Term
Individualism
Definition
pits loyalty to oneÕs self against loyalty to larger group; us, candada and european countries
Term
Collectivism
Definition
group is more important than self; asia and latin america
Term
Masculinity/feminitity
Definition
contrasts competitiveness (traditionally masculine) against compassion and nurturing (traditionally feminine)
Term
Masculine nations
Definition
us, germany, japan; favor competition
Term
Feminine nations
Definition
sweden and spain; favor compassion and nuturing
Term
Uncertainy avoidance
Definition
measures how well a society tolerates ambiguity; tolerate= great britan and us; problems w/ unceraintity=germany
Term
Longterm/shortterm orientation
Definition
measures a societyÕs willinginess to consider the traditons of the past and carry them into the future
Term
Long-term oriented countries
Definition
chine and other east asian nations
Term
Short-term oriented countries
Definition
US
Term
Public diplomacy
Definition
the us government is the major disseminator of information around the world; an open communication process primarily intended to present American society in all its complexity so citizens of other nations can understand the context of U.S. actions and policies
Term
Membership organization
Definition
consists of people with a common interest, in either buisiness or social life; puropse is mutual help and self-improvement, use strength of their common bond to improve community welfare, endorse legislation, and support socially valuable causes
Term
Trade associations
Definition
usually based in washington, corporation as a whole is a member, ex. National soft drink association
Term
Professional associations
Definition
place major emphasis on setting standards for professional performance, establishing codes of ethics, determining requirements for admission to the field and encouraging members to upgrade skills through continuing education
Term
Chamber
Definition
an association of businessperson, often joined by professions, who work to improve their cityÕs commercial climate and to publicize its attractions
Term
Advocacy groups
Definition
any group that seeks to influence government policy but not to govern
Term
Social organizations
Definition
include social service, health, cultural, philanthropic, and religious groups servin the public in their various ways; require active, creative public relations programs
Term
Capital campaign
Definition
emphasis is placed on substantial gifts from corporations and individuals 90% of the total amount raised will come from only 10% of the contributers
Term
Advancement officers
Definition
public relations, alumni and development leaders
Term
CASE
Definition
council for advancement and support of education; building public understand, steppng up the level of alumni involvement and support, strengthening communication with internal and external audiences, improving government relations, and increasing private financial support, principle public affairs arm for education
Term
Employee Free Choice Act
Definition
revise the National Labor Relations Act to form unions by signing cards authorizing union representation; harsher penalties for employers who violate employee rights seeking to unionize; institute new mediation and arbitration processes for first-contract disputes
Term
Case for support
Definition
includes background of the organization, current status of organizationÕs services, need for organizationÕs services, sources of current funding, administration of the organization, tax status, commuity support, current needs of organization, benefits to community from new or expanded program, request for specfic amount of funds
Term
Drip drip drip technique
Definition
used in entertainment pr, steady output of info when a show or movie is being shot
Term
Phases of travel promotion
Definition
1. Stimulating the publicÕs desire to visit a place, 2. Aranging for the travelers to reach it, 3. Making sure that visitors are comfortable, well treated, and entertained when they get there
Term
Familiarization trip
Definition
travel writers and or travel salespeople are invited to a resort, theme park, or other destination for an inspection visit
Term
Selective Attention
Definition
of all the messges people are exposed to, they only pay attent tio a few and those are ones that are in like with their values and interests
Term
Selective interpretation
Definition
publics tend to interpret messages according to preexisting values, attitudes and opinions
Term
Selective retention
Definition
publics tend to remember only a small part of messages to which they attend
Term
Diffusion of Innovation
Definition
awareness, interest, evaluation, trial, adoption
Term
Relative advantage
Definition
what you want them to do is better than what they are currently doing
Term
Compatibility
Definition
what youre asking them to do is in line with their current values and beleifs
Term
Complexity
Definition
the more difficult or complex, the less likely the public is to adopt
Term
Trialability
Definition
the more people see it in practice, the more liekly they are to adopt
Term
Observability
Definition
more people they see doing it, the more liekly someone is to adopt innovation
Term
Uncontrolled media
Definition
Any medium with a media gatekeeper (publisher; editor; reporter) between the organization and its public, Media gatekeeper controls message, distribution, and timing
Term
Uncontrolled media advantages
Definition
lower cost, higher credibilty
Term
Uncontrolled disadvantages
Definition
low control, less ability to target
Term
Controlled media
Definition
No media gatekeeper between the organization and public, organization controls message, distribution, and timing
Term
Controlled advantages
Definition
more opportunity to target a ver specific audience, opportunity to tailor messages to audiences, opportunity to control timing
Term
Controlled disadvantages
Definition
generally more expensive, lower credibility
Term
Hospitals and PR tactics
Definition
Media relations to promote the hospitalÕs image and the quality of its services, Advertising, Printed educational and promotional materials, Special events to promote preventive health care, Support for patients and families, support for families during extended stays, Online communication options
Term
Hospitals and PR goals
Definition
To provide high quality healthcare, To promote the services of the hospital to the community, To promote health in the community
Term
Education and PR goals
Definition
To promote high quality education, To attract and retain faculty, staff, and students, To secure ongoing financial support, To build support from government
Term
Education and PR tactics
Definition
Media Relations (Print, Television, Web), Branding and Strategic Marketing, Publications, Personal Visits (Admissions; Development; Alumni Relations; Conferences and Professional meetings), Special Events (Alumni; Parents and Students; Prospective Students; Faculty and Staff), Lobbying support (materials; advertising; direct contact)
Supporting users have an ad free experience!