Challenges in Crisis Management and the Modern Democratic Context
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What is the term used to describe the culture of fear in contemporary Western society, which plays a crucial role in crisis management?

  • Blame culture
  • Risk society (correct)
  • Crisis community
  • Fearful society
  • How have citizens and politicians changed in their attitudes towards major hazards over the past decades?

  • More fearful and less tolerant (correct)
  • More fearful and more tolerant
  • Less fearful and less tolerant
  • More courageous and tolerant
  • What is a common tendency in contemporary society following the occurrence of disaster and crisis, as per the text?

  • Immediate forgiveness
  • Search for culprits (correct)
  • Acceptance of fate
  • Avoidance of responsibility
  • Why do public officials and agencies often face scrutiny during a crisis, based on the text?

    <p>Singled out as responsible actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe crisis management in terms of public policies and governmental institutions?

    <p>Deeply controversial and intensely political activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do leaders need to establish in accountability discussions?

    <p>They cannot be blamed for the crisis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a threat do to be recognized as a crisis, according to Birkland and Bovens & ‘t Hart?

    <p>Pass firmly entrenched hurdles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a crisis, what can accountability debates easily degenerate into?

    <p>Identification and punishment of culprits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome if policymakers manage the political aftermath of a crisis well?

    <p>They prevent losses to their reputation, autonomy, and resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do citizens expect from governments during critical contingencies?

    <p>To keep them out of harm's way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines where crisis actors end up during the accountability process?

    <p>The political and legal dynamics of the accountability process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who plays a role in shaping the crisis in the minds of the public?

    <p>Journalists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do public authorities face increasing challenges in crisis management, according to the text?

    <p>Due to changing mechanisms of crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is being competent and conscientious not sufficient for crisis leaders?

    <p>Their actions may lead to prolonging the crisis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Thomas & Thomas, why do real expectations during a crisis matter politically?

    <p>Because they have political consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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