An organization begins to receive inquiries or notifications from a variety of sources, internally and externally, about a statement one of its executives made at an industry-speaking event regarding a prospective merger. The statement was misleading, incorrect, and risks the organization's reputation with the public, various external stakeholders, and politicians. Further, the statement causes an immediate crisis. The communication manager persuades management to:
A mid-size organization of about 10,000 employees is looking to revamp how they conduct internal communication. The employees are spread out in many different cities and approximately 70% of them do not work at a desk with a computer. Which of the following would NOT be recommended as an initial step to take in developing a business case proposing a new direction for internal communication?
In a competitive business environment, the primary source the communication manager MUST take direction from in framing a strong strategic role for communications in the organization is:
A company has announced an initial public offering, which has resulted in multiple media outlets requesting interviews with the company's CEO. Which action should be taken FIRST before making a recommendation to the CEO?
Which step should the lead communication professional take FIRST when an unexpected notification regarding a negative issue is received?
A senior executive from an international firm has been presenting to local employee groups as part of a large change initiative. The executive will soon begin presenting the same materials to employee groups in several other countries. The executive has not requested country-specific materials from the communication team.
What is the BEST action for the communication manager to take?
Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of an internal communications audit?
A communication manager receives an email from an executive asking the manager to make employee engagement a top priority due to receiving disappointing employee engagement survey results. The best FIRST step for the communication manager would be to:
A communication manager's organization has launched a year-long campaign to encourage employees to submit process improvement ideas. To build and sustain employee belief and confidence in the campaign, it is essential to:
What is the MOST important factor that a communication leader should consider when deciding whether to engage stakeholders on a contentious societal issue?