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Implication Of National Broadcasting Commission Code On Broadcast Media
[A CASE STUDY OF AIT LAGOS]
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1.2 Statement of the research Problem.
Implication
of the NBC code on broadcasting media can be said to be how the National
Broadcasting Commission activities and services have been influencing
the operating of the broadcast media. Ever since the establishment of
the National Broadcasting Commission, it has been trying its best to
regulate the broadcast media in the society. This research work would
help to show the implication of National Broadcasting Commission code on
AIT broadcasting media.
1.3 Objectives of the study.
The aims and objectives of this study are:
• To find out to what extent news staffs are aware of the NBC code.
• To examine in what methods NBC code is being carried out on AIT.
• To find out if NBC code in anyway aids AIT’s professionalism.
• To examine the implication of NBC code on AIT’s programme.
• To find out to what extent the AIT’s closure in 2005 affected its news reportage.
1.4 Research Questions
• To what extent are AIT’s news staffs aware of the NBC code?
• What methods does NBC use to ensure AIT’s compliance with their code?
• Does NBC code in anyway aid AIT’s professionalism?
• How far does NBC code affect AIT’s programmes?
• To what extent did the NBC closure of AIT in 2005 affect the organization (AIT)?
1.5 Scope of the study
This
research work will look into the subject, implication of National
Broadcasting Commission Code on broadcasting media. The findings of this
research work are limited to African Independent Television Lagos
state.
1.6 Significance of the study
It is hoped that the
findings of this research work will not only add to the vast knowledge
about the implication of the National Broadcasting Commission code on
broadcasting media. It will also serve as a reflection of the activities
of the National Broadcasting Commission. It would also help
broadcasting media in building their operations on NBC directives.
Again, it will serve as a guide to prospective researchers who may want to further explore this area of study.
1.7 Operational Definition of Terms
This
is the definition of various terms that make up the research topic
according to their operational meanings to the research work.
Implication: This is implied as the action of national broadcasting commission code on AIT.
National
Broadcasting Commission: This is a regulatory body established by the
government to monitor and regulate the operations of broadcast media of
which AIT is included.
Code: This is the system of accepted laws and
regulations that NBC use to govern procedure on behavior of broadcast
media (AIT).
Broadcast: This is a function of AIT to the society, to disseminate information to the society.
Media: This is AIT through which information is being generated or circulated to the public.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The aim of this study was to investigate the implication of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) code on African Independent Television Lagos. Five research questions were formulated for the purpose of this study. Other questions 20 in number came as questionnaires to the staff of AIT Lagos to determine the implication of national broadcasting commission on their organization. The research method adopted for this work is survey because of its convenience, reliability and cheapness. Questionnai ... Continue reading---
