2. _______ pioneered the field of corporate public relations.
A. Henry Ford
B. Ivy. K. Lee
C. Margaret Robins
D. Samuel Gompers
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To determine who pioneered the field of corporate public relations, we can eliminate the options one by one by researching the individuals mentioned.
A. Henry Ford was a prominent American industrialist, but he is not known for pioneering corporate public relations.
C. Margaret Robins was a social reformer and suffragist, but she is not associated with corporate public relations.
D. Samuel Gompers was a labor leader and founder of the American Federation of Labor, but he is also not known for pioneering corporate public relations.
This leaves us with option B. Ivy K. Lee. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (Ivy. K. Lee) is indeed recognized as the pioneer of modern corporate public relations. He was a public relations counselor and is famous for his work with corporations such as the Rockefeller family and the Pennsylvania Railroad. He shaped the concept of public relations by emphasizing transparency, truthful communication, and relationship-building with stakeholders.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. Ivy. K. Lee.