Crisis Management: Spokesperson Statement
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What is the recommended action when dealing with a major crisis?

  • Estimate costs of damage, cleanup, containment or penalties
  • Adopt a 'no comment' policy (correct)
  • Withdraw any scheduled, and potentially inappropriate, advertising
  • Dispatch a senior executive to major hot spots
  • What should you avoid doing regarding the media in the context of the given text?

  • Place blame on any employee, equipment or contractor
  • Rehearse quickly before any meeting with the media
  • Let the media be your messenger (correct)
  • Deal only in facts
  • What is the suggested approach when communicating with constituencies?

  • Anticipate questions
  • Assess blame publicly during the crisis
  • Rehearse quickly before any meeting with the media
  • Inform your constituencies (correct)
  • What action should be avoided when dealing with a major crisis, according to the text?

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

    What is the recommended approach to statements about the effectiveness of government response?

    <p>Make any statement about the effectiveness of any government response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for the designated spokesperson during a crisis?

    <p>Issue a statement as soon as is practicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the company to be honest in its statements during a crisis?

    <p>To take control of the events instead of letting them control the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advice regarding dealing with speculation during a crisis?

    <p>Balance credibility through disclosure with minimizing liability through silence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are attorneys on the Crisis Team reluctant to announce certain things during a crisis?

    <p>To minimize liability in post-crisis litigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach if the company has no facts to disclose during a crisis?

    <p>Admit that there are no facts and focus on investigative efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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