The direction of policy is the concern; long-term readers continue to leave, while those at the top only need to review the frontline staff.

1 Many senior and mid-level managers have not covered the routes within the areas they lead. They have poor news sense and, because they cannot identify the key points, frequently pressure everyone to “follow the trend” of other media outlets. The articles they promote often leave peers and readers astonished.

2 Senior and mid-level managers seem to prioritize cultivating relationships through public-relations conversations. They place importance on everyday clothing and appearance and on socializing and entertaining with investors, making the organization seem more like a PR company. News policies are frequently mishandled.

3 The senior and mid-level managers appear to have serious problems with emotional management, as everyone in the company knows.