The journalist – information sources relational organization: essence and objectives [Articol]

Abstract

Relational organization and the journalistic behavior as part of the creation process are dictated by the unpredictable and immediate character of events, by the necessity of an ample and most prompt access to information, which assumes a prioritary contact with the information sources. Establishment of the relational background and a correct understanding of journalistic behaviors become especially important mainly when the judgements do not derive directly from some normative principles, representing instead a conglomerate of obligations assumed in favor of certain segments of the society.