Crisis Management Cycle

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What is the primary focus of the 'Identification' phase in crisis management?

  • Implementing immediate solutions to active crises.
  • Developing communication strategies for stakeholders.
  • Determining potential dangers and threats that could lead to a crisis. (correct)
  • Restoring normal operations after a crisis event.

According to the presentation, the Chinese word for 'crisis' is composed of symbols representing what two concepts?

  • Stability and instability.
  • Danger and opportunity. (correct)
  • Preparation and response.
  • Strength and weakness.

Why is a prompt response considered essential during a crisis?

  • To start a new project.
  • To mitigate damage, protect safety, and preserve stability. (correct)
  • To ignore what happened.
  • To blame someone.

What does the 'Preparation' stage of the crisis management cycle primarily involve?

<p>Formulating crisis management plans and interaction approaches. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the 'Recovery' phase in crisis management?

<p>To reinstate normal operations and mitigate long-term effects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the Crisis Management Cycle an 'ongoing process'?

<p>It requires continuous monitoring and modifications. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a 'crisis' in the context of organizational management?

<p>An event that is expected to lead to an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, or whole organization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does effective crisis management primarily seek to protect?

<p>A company's integrity, stakeholders, and the broader community. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST important reason for a company to engage in the 'Prevention' stage of the crisis management cycle?

<p>To reduce the probability and impact of future crises. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the crisis management cycle, which phase directly follows 'Identification'?

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Which activity is LEAST likely to be part of the 'Identification' phase of crisis management?

<p>Executing the crisis communication plan. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In crisis management, what does 'mitigating long-term effects' primarily involve during the recovery process?

<p>Addressing lasting impacts on stakeholders and the organization. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does crisis management differ from routine operational management?

<p>Crisis management addresses significant threats to organizational stability, whereas operational management handles regular activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a company identifies a potential security breach during the Identification stage, what IMMEDIATE step should be taken in the subsequent Preparation phase?

<p>Develop a detailed plan for containing the breach and securing data. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Following a product recall due to safety concerns, which of the following actions BEST represents the 'recovery' phase?

<p>Restoring consumer confidence through revised safety measures and transparent communication. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios represents a failure in the 'preparation' phase of crisis management?

<p>A factory has no evacuation plan when a fire breaks out, causing confusion and injuries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a social media crisis caused by negative customer reviews, how might a company demonstrate an effective 'response'?

<p>Engaging directly with customers to resolve issues transparency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can an organization ensure the 'identification' phase is comprehensive and effective?

<p>By establishing early warning mechanisms and conducting regular risk evaluations across all departments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action during a crisis would be MOST beneficial in preserving the stability during turbulent periods?

<p>Making well-informed decisions based on real-time assessment instead. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a Crisis?

Any event expected to lead to an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, or whole organization.

What is Crisis Management?

The procedure a company uses to address a significant threat to its integrity, stakeholders, or the broader community.

Crisis Management Cycle

A systematic method for addressing incidents that damage a company, guaranteeing readiness, efficient reaction, and recovery.

Identification in Crisis Management

Determining potential dangers or threats that may cause a crisis, using risk evaluation and early warning systems.

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Preparation in Crisis Management

Formulating crisis management plans and interaction approaches.

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Response in Crisis Management

In the event of a crisis, a swift response is essential to minimize damage, protect safety, and maintain stability.

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Recovery in Crisis Management

The stage where organizations transition to reinstating normal operations and mitigating long-term effects after a crisis.

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Study Notes

  • Crisis management is an event expected to lead to, an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, or whole organization. The Chinese words for crisis are “weixian” and “jihui”.
  • "Weixian" means danger.
  • "Jihui" means opportunity.
  • Crisis management is the procedure to use when a company addresses a significant occurrence that poses a threat to its integrity, its stakeholders, or the broader community.
  • Crisis management is a systematic method for addressing disruptive and unforeseen incidents that damage any company, society, or the structure.
  • The crisis management cycle is an ongoing process that guarantees readiness, efficient reaction, and recovery from crises.

Crisis Management Cycle

  • Identification: Determining potential dangers or threats that may precipitate a crisis. Involves risk evaluation, early warning mechanisms, and environmental analysis to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Preparation: Formulating crisis management plans and the interaction approaches.
  • Response: In the event of a crisis, prompt response is essential to mitigate damage, protect safety, and preserve stability.
  • Recovery: After the management of the immediate crisis, organizations transition to reinstating normal operations and mitigating long-term effects.
  • Prevention: preventing risks from happening.

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