When a Crisis Occurs,corporate Communicators Should

question 27

Multiple Choice

When a crisis occurs,corporate communicators should

• A)deflect blame to third parties.
• B)reserve all comments for their favorite media outlets.
• C)get top management involved immediately.
• D)go into lockdown mode when asked questions.
• E)use only prepared statements and avoid questions from the media.

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Definitions:

Social Drift

A theory suggesting individuals with severe mental illness may move to lower socio-economic groups due to the costs or consequences of their illness.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric disorder marked by significant disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to impaired functioning.

Social Environment

The context of an individual's environment that includes social relationships, structures, and networks influencing behavior and development.

Economic Status

A measure of a person's or family's economic and social position in relation to others based on income, education, and occupation.