15 Questions
What is the term used to describe the culture of fear in contemporary Western society, which plays a crucial role in crisis management?
Risk society
How have citizens and politicians changed in their attitudes towards major hazards over the past decades?
More fearful and less tolerant
What is a common tendency in contemporary society following the occurrence of disaster and crisis, as per the text?
Search for culprits
Why do public officials and agencies often face scrutiny during a crisis, based on the text?
Singled out as responsible actors
How does the text describe crisis management in terms of public policies and governmental institutions?
Deeply controversial and intensely political activity
What do leaders need to establish in accountability discussions?
They cannot be blamed for the crisis.
What must a threat do to be recognized as a crisis, according to Birkland and Bovens & ‘t Hart?
Pass firmly entrenched hurdles
In a crisis, what can accountability debates easily degenerate into?
Identification and punishment of culprits.
What is the outcome if policymakers manage the political aftermath of a crisis well?
They prevent losses to their reputation, autonomy, and resources.
What do citizens expect from governments during critical contingencies?
To keep them out of harm's way
What determines where crisis actors end up during the accountability process?
The political and legal dynamics of the accountability process.
Who plays a role in shaping the crisis in the minds of the public?
Journalists
Why do public authorities face increasing challenges in crisis management, according to the text?
Due to changing mechanisms of crisis
Why is being competent and conscientious not sufficient for crisis leaders?
Their actions may lead to prolonging the crisis.
According to Thomas & Thomas, why do real expectations during a crisis matter politically?
Because they have political consequences
Explore the evolving challenges in crisis management in the changing democratic context over the past decades, where citizens and politicians have become more fearful and less tolerant of major hazards. Delve into the concept of 'risk society' and how it affects public health, safety, and prosperity.
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