Stress, Crisis, and Change Management (Grade 11 NSC Matric Business Studies): Flashcards

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Crisis in the Workplace
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Definition of a crisis

Unexpected event causing major disruption to operations

Contingency planning

Preparing for possible future events affecting business

When to develop contingency plans

Before crises occur, not during or after

Physical/operational crisis examples

Fires, theft, machinery breakdowns, power outages, accidents

First step in crisis management

Assess the situation carefully

How to respond to a crisis

Calmly and immediately

Spokesperson's role in crisis

Handle all media questions and public communication

Purpose of debriefing sessions

Discuss what happened and how it was handled

Meaning of 'contain the damage'

Prevent crisis from spreading to other areas

Benefits of crisis management

Protect people, cut losses, keep reputation, recover quickly

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