Changes

A [[symbiotic]] relationship develops between [[journalist]]s and their sources: the journalist needs the source to "scoop" the competition and meet broadcast or print deadlines with fresh news, and the source can extend his power and influence outside a government office by shaping public perceptions and events. Ego, career advancement, or [[ideology]] can motivate a low-level leaker, while lessening the impact of a controversial policy decisions kept secret, rather than have it erupt all at once in [[scandal]]ous headlines can be the motivation of a "Senior official."

A [[symbiotic]] relationship develops between [[journalist]]s and their sources: the journalist needs the source to "scoop" the competition and meet broadcast or print deadlines with fresh news, and the source can extend his power and influence outside a government office by shaping public perceptions and events. Ego, career advancement, or [[ideology]] can motivate a low-level leaker, while lessening the impact of a controversial policy decisions kept secret, rather than have it erupt all at once in [[scandal]]ous headlines can be the motivation of a "Senior official."

Office politics among [[Civil Service Commission|civil servant]]s can cause leaking; while the civil service is supposedly independent and neutral with a [[bi-partisan]] staff, when faced with a slow moving or deadlocked decision the policy staff must make, one member may try to reach outside the normal decision making process and bring public pressure to bare by leaking.  

Office politics among [[Civil Service Commission|civil servant]]s can cause leaking; while the civil service is supposedly independent and neutral with a [[bi-partisan]] staff, when faced with a slow moving or deadlocked decision a policy staff must make, one member may try to extend their influence by reaching outside the normal decision making process, and bring public pressure to bare by leaking.  

[[Category:Government]][[category:Journalism]]

[[Category:Government]][[category:Journalism]]