According to the Spotlight on Small Business Box Titled "Cutting

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Multiple Choice

According to the Spotlight on Small Business box titled "Cutting Back While Cutting Costs," overseas outsourcing is_________________

• A) growing in the small business sector due to online job marketplaces.
• B) only increasing in popularity among big businesses since small businesses cannot afford to seek employees outside of their local community.
• C) not changing the competitive environment for U.S. job seekers.
• D) decreasing in popularity in both small and big business.

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Definitions:

Benoit's Theory

A communicative theory proposed by William L. Benoit that focuses on image repair discourse, addressing how individuals or organizations respond to accusations or crises.

Image

The perception or representation of someone or something as seen by others or presented to the public.

Precrisis Stage

A phase in crisis management where potential threats are identified and assessed, with preventive measures being developed and implemented.

Crisis Communications

Strategies and methods employed to protect and defend an organization facing a public challenge to its reputation.