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What role do stakeholders play in the escalation of an organizational crisis?

  • They contribute to the crisis by expressing dissatisfaction or concerns. (correct)
  • They remain passive and do not influence the crisis at all.
  • They have no impact on the organization's response to the crisis.
  • They provide immediate solutions to prevent the crisis.

Which of the following is a key aspect of communicating during a crisis?

  • Using multiple spokespersons to effectively reach different audiences. (correct)
  • Avoiding social media to prevent the spread of misinformation.
  • Standardizing messages for all stakeholders without modification.
  • Ignoring previous crises to focus on the present focus only.

How do crisis development patterns on social media differ from legacy media?

  • Social media platforms offer less control over crisis messaging compared to legacy media.
  • Legacy media can respond to crises without audience engagement.
  • Crisis messages on social media can spread rapidly and engage the audience instantly. (correct)
  • Social media is slower in disseminating information.

How can organizational crises impact the industry?

<p>They pose a threat to the industry due to reputational harm from poor management. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way an organization can prepare for future crises?

<p>By learning from previous crises and evaluating their past performance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of a crisis on an organization according to the definitions provided?

<p>Triggers uncertainty and trust loss (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of crises indicates that they often lead to immediate emotional reactions?

<p>Triggers uncertainty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does social media impact crisis communication?

<p>It allows misinformation to spread quickly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be a priority when addressing a crisis?

<p>Tell the story first and manage information flow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a crisis in an organization typically disrupt?

<p>Positive stakeholder relations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the characteristics of crises?

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What is the perception of an event in crisis communication primarily concerned with?

<p>Threats to stakeholders' expectations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is associated with the last phase of problems leading to a crisis?

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What can be a potential outcome of an unaddressed issue in an organization?

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Which of the following does NOT represent a characteristic of crises?

<p>Ensures customer loyalty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary consequence of poor strategic communication during a crisis?

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What does the initial crisis response emphasize as crucial for communication?

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Which approach should organizations take to maintain trust during a crisis?

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What is the first priority during a crisis for organizations?

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To effectively address stakeholders' emotions during a crisis, organizations should do what?

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When responding to a crisis, why is it important to monitor reactions?

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What is a key strategy for reputational repair following a crisis?

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Which type of crisis can heavily impact an organization's ability to communicate effectively?

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What does the 'check' component in the initial crisis response involve?

<p>Carefully checking the facts before communicating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication can lead to an online firestorm during a crisis?

<p>Incomplete or misleading information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of communication is vital for maintaining stakeholder perception during a crisis?

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What should organizations avoid when addressing a crisis?

<p>Speculating about the crisis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In crisis communication, why is it important to use multiple channels?

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What is an essential part of managing a crisis effectively?

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Flashcards

What is a crisis?

An unexpected event that threatens important expectations of stakeholders and can negatively impact an organization's performance and reputation.

Who are stakeholders in a crisis?

A situation that can involve various stakeholders, each with their own expectations and concerns. These stakeholders can be internal such as employees, or external such as customers, investors, or regulators.

What is crisis analysis?

A comprehensive analysis of several elements like the nature of the crisis, its severity, and the stakeholders involved.

What is crisis communication?

The process of managing communication during a crisis, aiming to minimize damage and restore trust with stakeholders.

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How do you prepare for a crisis?

A strategy that involves preparing for potential crises, creating communication plans, and training employees on how to respond.

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What is online crisis communication?

Using social media platforms to communicate with stakeholders during a crisis.

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What is crisis simulation?

Simulating a crisis scenario to practice crisis response strategies and communication.

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Why is online communication important in a crisis?

The ability to get your message across quickly and effectively to a large audience.

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How important is storytelling in crisis communication?

The act of crafting and sharing information with stakeholders during a crisis.

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What is the impact of a crisis on trust?

The potential loss of trust with stakeholders due to uncertainty and negative emotions.

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Crisis Stakeholders

Stakeholders directly affected by a crisis, such as employees, customers, and investors, and how their actions and reactions can escalate or de-escalate the crisis.

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Organizational Stakeholders

The individuals or groups responsible for communicating with the public during a crisis, including media relations, internal communication, and social media.

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Effective Crisis Communication

Tailoring messages to different audiences, using multiple communication channels, and learning from previous experiences are critical for effective crisis communication.

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Crisis Communication on Social Media

Social media platforms offer unique opportunities and challenges compared to traditional media when it comes to crisis communication. It allows for faster dissemination, direct engagement, and a more interactive communication style.

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Organizational Crises

A crisis can be a major threat to an organization's reputation, market share, and overall business operations. It often arises from a series of issues or mistakes that culminate in a critical event.

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Crisis

The events or situations that threaten an organization's reputation, operations, or survival.

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Crisis: Types of events

A crisis may be due to an accident, injury, fire, explosion, death, etc.

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Crisis: Bad communication

A crisis can occur due to poor communication or poorly executed strategies, leading to a negative impact.

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Crisis: Actions

Organizational actions, like poor decisions or unethical behaviors can trigger a crisis.

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Crisis: Production/Product failures

Problems in production, faulty products, or services, as well as fraud, can lead to a crisis.

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Crisis: Consequences

The consequences of a crisis can disrupt normal business operations and hinder the organization's ability to function.

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Crisis: Communication impact

A crisis can severely impact an organization's ability to communicate effectively due to damage to reputation or resources.

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Crisis: Trust Impact

Crises can significantly damage public trust in an organization, leading to negative perceptions.

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Crisis: Instability

A crisis can cause instability within an organization and lead to uncertainty about the future.

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Organization-Stakeholder Relationship

The relationship between an organization and its stakeholders is crucial during a crisis, as it impacts perceptions and responses.

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Direct messages

The communication messages conveyed by an organization directly to its customers, clients, or users.

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Mass Media (MM) Messages

The messages shared through mass media channels, reaching a wider audience.

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Social Media (SM) Messages

The messages circulated on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

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Stakeholder Perception

The expectations, beliefs, and feelings that stakeholders have about an organization during a crisis.

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Key/Core Stakeholders

The primary stakeholders who have the most direct connection to an organization and are crucial in its success.

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Study Notes

Crisis Communication Overview

  • Crisis communication is crucial for managing events that threaten stakeholders' expectations.
  • A crisis is the perception of an unpredictable event that greatly impacts stakeholder expectations, leading to potentially negative outcomes.
  • Stakeholders' perceptions play a significant role in crisis escalation.
  • Information spreads rapidly in today's digital environment, often making it challenging to control or correct misinformation.
  • Mistakes concerning crisis communication are likely to get more attention and spread initially, than an official, well thought out response.

Types of Crises and Consequences

  • Crises can stem from accidents, injuries, explosions, deaths, or communication failures.
  • Poor strategic communications significantly impacts an organization's response to crises.
  • Operational issues, malfunctions, or fraud can also cause crises.
  • Crises can hinder a company's ability to operate and run business.
  • Crises hamper communication and damage public trust, leading to instability.
  • Negative media coverage is a significant aspect of an organizational crisis.

Crisis Communication during a Crisis

  • Understanding the crisis situation is paramount.
  • Monitoring and understanding stakeholder reactions, communication styles and concerns is key
  • Adaptability to changes in stakeholder reaction is critical.
  • Effective crisis communication demands a considered response to mitigate the impact the crisis has on stakeholder relationships
  • Showing empathy towards those affected by the crisis can lessen the negative impact of the crisis and demonstrate care.

Strategies for Crisis Response and Communication

  • Prioritize public safety in initial crisis response.
  • Communication channels should be readily available and multiple channels should be used.
  • Accurate and timely communication is crucial to rebuild and maintain trust.
  • Consistency in statements and messaging is very important.
  • Providing support to those affected by the crisis shows empathy.
  • Counseling of affected employees or those involved should be conducted and made available.

Initial Crisis Response

  • Speed and accuracy of information are crucial factors in initial crisis response.
  • Establishing consistent communication among stakeholders, including internal personnel, is important.
  • Utilizing diverse means to communicate with stakeholders and maintain transparency is a priority.

Additional Notes

  • Organizational crisis response mechanisms depend on their past experiences.
  • Various spokespersons should tailor messages to specific stakeholder groups for optimal effectiveness.

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