Avoiding the Blame Game in Crisis Management
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What is the natural human tendency when things go wrong?

  • To seek external help
  • To fix the problem internally
  • To look for someone to blame (correct)
  • To remain neutral
  • Why is assigning blame in the early phase of a crisis considered counterproductive?

  • It reassures the public
  • It helps in finding a scapegoat
  • It keeps the focus on solving the problem (correct)
  • It prevents media and industry gossips
  • What is one consequence of over-confession during a crisis?

  • Better understanding of the crisis
  • Focusing public attention on broader negative matters (correct)
  • Increased public sympathy
  • Reduced media interest
  • What is the result of management being unable to draw a distinction between the present crisis and other unrelated problems?

    <p>Public attention on negative broader matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the first task upon discovering a crisis not be to find out who's at fault?

    <p>To focus on solving the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a better use of time instead of looking for and punishing a scapegoat during a crisis?

    <p>Identifying the scope of the problem and taking steps to fix it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does over-confession tend to occur during a crisis?

    <p>Due to unrelated frustrations, problems, or issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do media and industry gossips love during a crisis?

    <p>Conflict and clashes of personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an institutional behavior during a crisis?

    <p>Over-confessing or over-reacting to a contained incident or event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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