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Case Study: Alex Rodriguez
1. What would you have advised Alex Rodriguez upon his being charged with steroid use?
I would have advised him to tell the truth because if doesn't do it now or later he can have more problem when truth comes out. He sould takes the punishment, and for next time he will know kind of punishment will he gets if done this again.
2. How would you assess his public relations approach upon being suspended from baseball?
I believe that Alex Rodriguez always knew the truth and never want one to know about it. Also, he should have been honest for wrongdoing, and have apologize.
3. What were the public relations elements that helped return Rodriguez to favor when he returned from his suspension in 2015?
The public relations elements which helped return
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