CHAPTER
ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
Public
relations play a vital role between an organization and its public. Its
practice aims at establishing a two-way communication, seeking common ground or
areas of mutual interest and establishing understanding based on truth,
knowledge and full information. It is that indispensable bridge that fosters
co-operation and understanding. With increasing intensity, the civil society is
rather active than passive in the affairs that concern them. Similarly,
organizations are more socially responsible in their business undertaking in
reference to public opinion. The reason is not far-fetched.