Crisis Management and Contingency Planning (HL only) Quiz by Shubhrata Shrestha | Sep 19, 2025 | 0 comments Crisis Management and Contingency Planning (HL only) Quiz 1. Which of the following best describes crisis management? A) Proactive preparation for risks B) Reactive response to unexpected events C) Long-term strategic planning D) Eliminating all business risks None 2. What is the main aim of contingency planning? A) To eliminate the need for crisis management B) To anticipate risks and prepare responses C) To reduce costs permanently D) To avoid communication with stakeholders None 3. Which factor of effective crisis management emphasizes honesty and openness? A) Communication B) Speed C) Transparency D) Control None 4. A crisis communication plan should include all of the following EXCEPT: A) Issuing press releases B) Understanding media operations C) Ignoring customer concerns D) Working with the media None 5. What style of leadership is most common during crisis management? A) Democratic B) Laissez-faire C) Autocratic D) Transformational None 6. Which of the following is a drawback of contingency planning? A) Reduces risks B) Saves time during crises C) Requires significant cost and time investment D) Improves workplace safety None 7. Which factor in crisis management tests leadership ability under pressure? A) Transparency B) Communication C) Speed D) Control None 8. A company creating “what if” scenarios for potential supply chain disruptions is practicing: A) Crisis management B) Benchmarking C) Contingency planning D) Quality assurance None 9. One benefit of contingency planning is that it: A) Eliminates all crises B) Minimizes financial and reputational damage C) Removes the need for leadership D) Avoids communication with employees None 10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a crisis? A) Predictable and easily forecasted B) Unexpected and unpredictable C) Threatens the organization D) Requires quick decision-making None Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
