This is a group assignment. Choose your preferred national, regional and local news media in each of thegroup.Identifythenumberofarticlesthatcriticizebusinessoranemployer-relateddecision.Identifythenumber of articles that paint business in a favorable light. Pick a negative article and a positive article foramoreindepthanalysis.Exploretherangeofcorporateresponsesto negativeandpositivemedia.

Considerthefollowingquestionsforeacharticle:

• Isthebusinesspracticeordecisionaccuratelyportrayed?
• Whatistheintendedaudienceofthemedia?Doyouthinktheaffluence,education,expectations,and mentality of the intended audience impacts the media's portrayal of the business decision?If so,how?
• How shouldthebusinessinquestionrespondtothis situation?