18 Questions
Which group is primarily responsible for establishing their innocence in a crisis situation?
Leaders
What can happen if accountability discussions during a crisis focus too much on identifying and punishing individuals?
Blame games
What is the risk of crisis leaders solely relying on competence and conscientiousness during a crisis?
Potential loss in reputation
How can policymakers and agencies mitigate the impact of failing to perform their duties during a crisis?
Managing the political aftermath well
What dynamics determine whether crisis actors emerge as winners or losers in an accountability process?
Political and legal dynamics
Why is premature closure of a crisis a risky strategy according to the text?
It may result in allegations of cover-up.
What term is used to describe the culture of fear regarding risks and hazards in contemporary Western society?
Risk society
What role does the modern mass media play in a crisis?
Crucial role
What do public officials and agencies often face following a crisis, according to the text?
Accusations of incompetence or failure
What is emphasized as a deeply controversial and intensely political activity by scholars like Habermas and Edelman?
Crisis management in its entirety
What tendency, dating back to earlier times, is mentioned in relation to searching for culprits after a disaster or crisis?
Blaming public leaders
How have citizens in contemporary Western society evolved in terms of tolerance towards imperfections?
Becoming more impatient
What must a threat do to be recognized as a crisis?
Clear firmly entrenched hurdles
What do citizens affected by critical contingencies expect from governments and public agencies?
To keep them out of harm’s way
Who expects public authorities to make critical decisions and provide direction during crises?
Various stakeholders including journalists, public interest groups, and members of parliament
What happens if crisis managers fail in their actions?
The crisis will escalate with potentially disastrous consequences
Why do public expectations during crisis matter according to Thomas & Thomas?
Because they influence the behavior of leaders
What is one of the challenges of crisis management highlighted in the text?
Rising challenges for leadership
Explore the challenges of crisis management in the modern democratic context, where citizens and politicians are more fearful and less tolerant of major hazards. Learn about the evolving perceptions of risk and fear in the 'risk society' framework.
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