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What is the definition of emergency?
What is the definition of emergency?
- A predictable combination of circumstances requiring action
- A situation posing serious and immediate risk to health, life, or property (correct)
- A situation causing minor disturbances in the organization
- A minor inconvenience requiring attention
How is crisis defined?
How is crisis defined?
- A planned event causing major disturbances
- A time of ease and stability
- A crucial or decisive point involving impending change (correct)
- A predictable and positive change in the organization
What do emergencies and crises have in common?
What do emergencies and crises have in common?
- They cause minor disturbances in the organization
- They lead to a time of ease and stability
- They both involve unexpected and often dangerous situations (correct)
- They are always predictable and manageable
How does the American Heritage dictionary define crisis?
How does the American Heritage dictionary define crisis?
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What triggers a feeling of fear and threat amongst employees during a crisis?
What triggers a feeling of fear and threat amongst employees during a crisis?
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What type of challenges do crises events pose from an institutional point of view?
What type of challenges do crises events pose from an institutional point of view?
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What do crises force us to reconsider in global environmental governance?
What do crises force us to reconsider in global environmental governance?
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How is a crisis different from an emergency?
How is a crisis different from an emergency?
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What are the characteristics of a crisis event?
What are the characteristics of a crisis event?
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What is the nature of an emergency?
What is the nature of an emergency?
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