Jeff is a top manager at a textile factory. He is developing a crisis plan in the event that the company has a toxic spill or accident. Which of the following should Jeff undertake to prepare for such a crisis?
A) Building relationships with neighboring businesses
B) Detecting signals from the natural environment
C) Polling employees on the likelihood of an environmental disaster
D) Designating a crisis management team in the event of an environmental disaster
E) Dismantling the company's ties to the external media

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Designating a crisis management team is the best choice as it allows for a coordinated response to an environmental disaster. Building relationships with neighboring businesses and detecting signals from the natural environment can be helpful in preventing disasters or mitigating their effects, but they would not be effective crisis management strategies. Polling employees on the likelihood of a disaster may increase awareness but it does not necessarily lead to effective crisis planning. Dismantling ties with the external media may harm the company's reputation and ability to communicate effectively during a crisis.

Jeff Is a Top Manager at a Textile Factory