Challenges in Crisis Management in Modern Democratic Contexts

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What is the near-utopian belief in crisis opportunities most commonly associated with?

Complacency and indifference
Defeat and surrender
Perseverance and resilience (correct)
Pessimism and despair

According to the experts mentioned in the text, what do crises represent?

Unavoidable setbacks with no silver lining
Opportunities for stagnation
Discontinuities that must be seized upon (correct)
Routine occurrences to be ignored

What is a common reaction to sweeping reforms in the wake of a crisis?

Skepticism and distrust (correct)
Surprise and disbelief
Indifference and apathy
Acceptance and praise

How do crises tend to impact the political systems in which they occur?

By casting long shadows and uncertainties (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main suggestion regarding studying the aftermath of crises in the text?

To take a broader macrosocial perspective including collective 'learning' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the open question posed regarding the role of crises in systemic change?

If crises trigger systemic change or prevent it (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant challenge for public leaders in crisis management, as mentioned in the text?

Defending themselves against accusations of incompetence or insensitivity (C) Signup and view all the answers

How have citizens' expectations changed in contemporary Western society regarding crises?

They have little patience for imperfections and fear glitches (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mass media in the 'risk society' according to the text?

To shape public perceptions and play a crucial role (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is crisis management considered a controversial and political activity in contemporary society?

Because it involves defending against accusations and is intensely political (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do public officials and agencies often appear following a crisis?

As responsible actors for failures in prevention, preparedness, and response (A) Signup and view all the answers

What term is sometimes used to describe the contemporary society's tendency to search for culprits following a disaster?

'Risk society' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main challenges highlighted in the text for exercising public leadership during a crisis?

Focusing only on dealing with the events 'on the ground' (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for stakeholders to actively seek to influence the public perception of a crisis?

To align mass media and political discourse with their own picture of the situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a prerequisite for effective crisis response in the text?

Dealing with events 'on the ground' as well as the political upheaval (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text advocate for a two-pronged strategy in crisis response?

To handle both the actual events and the resulting political instability (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does mass media play in shaping the perception of a crisis according to the text?

It helps establish a particular definition of the situation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is investing in a better understanding of resilience important according to the text?

To facilitate early warning systems in crises (B) Signup and view all the answers