Q43
How helpful is the systems approach in explaining public relations as a strategic activity?
What are its strengths and weaknesses? Are there other more appropriate approaches? [2 Marks]
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There is a systems approach in public relations activity. It deals with four elements of Systems theory :
Thus Systems approach explains that public relations is a strategic activity as it takes the inputs from the environment, process it, the response is sent from the organization and gives an indication that the problem is resolved.
Strengths
Systems approach is a systematic approach.
It gives a well defined process with inputs and final output.
The output is clearly defined.
Weakness
It is time consuming.
The approach doesnt give any information whether the result is upto the mark or not.
The approach doesnt give any remedial measures to improve the output.
Q43 How helpful is the systems approach in explaining public relations as a strategic activity? W...
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