Effective Crisis Management: Grace Under Pressure
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What is the primary task of crisis management?

  • Embracing the chaos caused by a serious crisis
  • Neglecting the impact of a serious crisis
  • Maximizing the deleterious effects of a serious crisis
  • Minimizing the deleterious effects of a serious crisis (correct)

    • Why is pre-crisis planning considered the most important stage of crisis management?

  • It is focused on wisdom and experience
  • It involves the least effort
  • It emphasizes planning and prevention (correct)
  • It is the easiest stage to handle

    • What is the definition of a crisis according to the text?

  • A large-scale, unexpected, serious, negative development (correct)
  • A minor, expected, positive development
  • A predictable and insignificant occurrence
  • An event with little impact on an organization

    • Why is overconfidence considered a barrier to effective crisis management?

    <p>It leads to denial and blindness about potential crises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does crisis management entail in terms of time constraints?

    <p>Using unlimited resources under extreme time constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the need for greater planning and humility in crisis management?

    <p>Blindness created by overconfidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is crisis management described as requiring 'grace under pressure'?

    <p>'Grace' signifies the ability to remain composed and effective in difficult situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foundation of effective crisis management according to the text?

    <p>'Preparation and forethought'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text emphasize as crucial for organizations in overcoming potential crises?

    <p>'Greater planning and humility'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is denial considered a barrier to effective crisis management?

    <p>'Denial' leads to blindness about potential crises</p> Signup and view all the answers

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