Crafting Crisis-Response Strategies to Shape Public Perception in Times of Crisis
The article "Choosing the Right Words" explores how the words used in public statements after a crisis can influence how people view the crisis and the organization involved. By looking at existing research, the authors created a list of strategies for crafting these messages and guidelines for when to use each strategy. These guidelines are based on Attribution Theory, which considers the crisis itself and the public's perspective when deciding on the best approach to take.