Public Relations And Corporate Communication — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The main PR activities are:
Correct Answer: Option C — publicity and event management
Detailed Academic Explanation:
publicity and event management is the correct answer to “The main PR activities are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 2 of 40
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Press agentry approach prevalent in US in the initial stage lacked
Correct Answer: Option B — truth
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truth is the correct answer to “Press agentry approach prevalent in US in the initial stage lacked”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 3 of 40
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Which theory believes that peopletry to explain why events happen especially the only that are sudden and negative?
Correct Answer: Option C — Attribution Theory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Attribution Theory is the correct answer to “Which theory believes that peopletry to explain why events happen especially the only that are sudden and negative”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 4 of 40
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What creates distrust, doubts and misunder standing among the subordinates?
Correct Answer: Option D — Lack of communication
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Lack of communication is the correct answer to “What creates distrust, doubts and misunder standing among the subordinates”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 5 of 40
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Facts related to public relations are given below 1. To promote the product and services. 2. To measure success. 3. To investigate the attitude of various groups towards the policies. 4. To exploit the opportunities. Which of the above given is/are the objectives of public relations?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Facts related to public relations are given below 1. To promote the product and services. 2. To measure success. 3. To investigate the attitude of various groups towards the policies. 4. To exploit the opportunities. Which of the above given is/are the objectives of public relations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 6 of 40
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What must be encouraged at the work place during emergency situations?
Correct Answer: Option A — Effective communication
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Effective communication is the correct answer to “What must be encouraged at the work place during emergency situations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following is not correct for qualities of organisational spokespersons during a crisis situation?
Correct Answer: Option A — The right contacts
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The right contacts is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not correct for qualities of organisational spokespersons during a crisis situation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 8 of 40
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Who owns the responsibility of minimising the chance of misunderstanding?
Correct Answer: Option A — Spokesperson of the company
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Spokesperson of the company is the correct answer to “Who owns the responsibility of minimising the chance of misunderstanding”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 9 of 40
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A few steps of crisis communications are given below 1. Assess the crisis situation 2. Identify your crisis communications team 3. Anticipate crisis 4. Crisis response Which of the above given is/are steps of pre-crisis communications?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “A few steps of crisis communications are given below 1. Assess the crisis situation 2. Identify your crisis communications team 3. Anticipate crisis 4. Crisis response Which of the above given is/are steps of pre-crisis communications”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 10 of 40
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On what factor does the success of any corporate organisation depend?
Correct Answer: Option C — Decision-making and implementation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decision-making and implementation is the correct answer to “On what factor does the success of any corporate organisation depend”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 11 of 40
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Facts related to corporate communications are given below 1. Investor relations 2. Customer relations 3. Long-term system 4. Internal and external communication Which of the above given is/are the characteristics of corporate communication?
Correct Answer: Option D — 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Facts related to corporate communications are given below 1. Investor relations 2. Customer relations 3. Long-term system 4. Internal and external communication Which of the above given is/are the characteristics of corporate communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which theory examines the components that an organisation can employ while navigating a crisis to navigate significant issues?
Correct Answer: Option A — Discourse of Renewal Theory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Discourse of Renewal Theory is the correct answer to “Which theory examines the components that an organisation can employ while navigating a crisis to navigate significant issues”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 13 of 40
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Match the following descriptions with correct key terms of professional values of a PRSA member. List-I (Description) List-II (Key terms) a. They serve the public interest by acting as responsibly representatives of the public 1. Loyalty b. They acquire and responsibly use specialised knowledge and experience 2. Fairness c. They respect all opinions and support the right of free expression 3. Expertise d. They are faithful to those, they represent 4. Advocacy
Correct Answer: Option D — a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following descriptions with correct key terms of professional values of a PRSA member. List-I (Description) List-II (Key terms) a. They serve the public interest by acting as responsibly representatives of the public 1. Loyalty b. They acquire and responsibly use specialised knowledge and experience 2. Fairness c. They respect all opinions and support the right of free expression 3. Expertise d. They are faithful to those, they represent 4. Advocacy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 14 of 40
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Match the following PRSA code provisions of conduct with their intent. List-I (PRSA Code Provisions of Conduct) List-II (Intent) a. Free flow of information 1. To promote respect and fair competition among public relations professionals b. Competition 2. To protect the privacy rights of clients, organisations and individuals c. Disclosure of information 3. To aid informed decision making d. Safeguarding confidence 4. To build trust with the public by revealing reguired information
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following PRSA code provisions of conduct with their intent. List-I (PRSA Code Provisions of Conduct) List-II (Intent) a. Free flow of information 1. To promote respect and fair competition among public relations professionals b. Competition 2. To protect the privacy rights of clients, organisations and individuals c. Disclosure of information 3. To aid informed decision making d. Safeguarding confidence 4. To build trust with the public by revealing reguired information”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Public Relations And Corporate Communication
Question 15 of 40
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In comparison to small group communication, in organisational communication
Correct Answer: Option B — communication roles are more formal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
communication roles are more formal is the correct answer to “In comparison to small group communication, in organisational communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 16 of 40
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What does the term 'crisis' refer to?
Correct Answer: Option A — sequence of unwanted events
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sequence of unwanted events is the correct answer to “What does the term 'crisis' refer to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 17 of 40
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Sponsorship is essentially a . . . . . . . . Communications tool.
Correct Answer: Option C — secondary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
secondary is the correct answer to “Sponsorship is essentially a . . . . . . . . Communications tool.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 18 of 40
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Who, in 2001, defined IPR as 'The planned and organised effort of a company, institution or government to establish mutually beneficial relations with the public of other nations?
Correct Answer: Option D — Wilcox
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wilcox is the correct answer to “Who, in 2001, defined IPR as 'The planned and organised effort of a company, institution or government to establish mutually beneficial relations with the public of other nations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 19 of 40
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Organisational leadership often does not understand that in the absence of adequate internal and external communications: 1. Operational response will break down. 2. The impact to the financial and reputational bottom line will scale new peaks of success. 3. The company will scale new peaks of success. 4. The employees will feel safe and secure. Which of the above given justify/ies the given statement?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Organisational leadership often does not understand that in the absence of adequate internal and external communications: 1. Operational response will break down. 2. The impact to the financial and reputational bottom line will scale new peaks of success. 3. The company will scale new peaks of success. 4. The employees will feel safe and secure. Which of the above given justify/ies the given statement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 20 of 40
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Which of the following is not a true characteristic of corporate communication?
Correct Answer: Option C — It is a source of fake or prejudiced information
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is a source of fake or prejudiced information is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a true characteristic of corporate communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Public Relations And Corporate Communication
Question 21 of 40
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Who are the most important audience of an organisation?
Correct Answer: Option C — Employees of the organisation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Employees of the organisation is the correct answer to “Who are the most important audience of an organisation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 22 of 40
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Factors considered while setting the advertising budget include
Correct Answer: Option A — product life cycle and market share
Detailed Academic Explanation:
product life cycle and market share is the correct answer to “Factors considered while setting the advertising budget include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which of the following is true for advantages of the public relations?
Correct Answer: Option D — No direct control
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No direct control is the correct answer to “Which of the following is true for advantages of the public relations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 24 of 40
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Match the following statements with suitable category of practices. List-I (Statements) List-II (Category of Practices) a. Avoid the phrase no comment because people think it means the organisation is trying to hide something. 1. Initial Crisis response best practices b. Be prepared to use a unique website or part of your current website to address crisis concerns. 2. Crisis media training best practices c. Be accurate by carefully checking all facts. 3. Attribution Theory based crisis communication best practices d. The compensation theory is used whenever victims suffer serious harm. 4. Crisis communication channel preparation best practices
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following statements with suitable category of practices. List-I (Statements) List-II (Category of Practices) a. Avoid the phrase no comment because people think it means the organisation is trying to hide something. 1. Initial Crisis response best practices b. Be prepared to use a unique website or part of your current website to address crisis concerns. 2. Crisis media training best practices c. Be accurate by carefully checking all facts. 3. Attribution Theory based crisis communication best practices d. The compensation theory is used whenever victims suffer serious harm. 4. Crisis communication channel preparation best practices”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 25 of 40
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What does experience demonstrate about organisational leadership in absence of adequate internal and external communications?
Correct Answer: Option D — That operational response will break down
Detailed Academic Explanation:
That operational response will break down is the correct answer to “What does experience demonstrate about organisational leadership in absence of adequate internal and external communications”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 26 of 40
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Which of the follwing is an example of mediated communication?
Correct Answer: Option A — A newscaster delivers the weather report on the six o'clock news
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A newscaster delivers the weather report on the six o'clock news is the correct answer to “Which of the follwing is an example of mediated communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 27 of 40
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What is the most important question of post crisis analysis?
Correct Answer: Option C — What did the organisation learn from this?
Detailed Academic Explanation:
What did the organisation learn from this? is the correct answer to “What is the most important question of post crisis analysis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 28 of 40
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Facebook promoted LGBTQ Rights' is an example of what kind of importance of public relations?
Correct Answer: Option D — Itis opportunistic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Itis opportunistic is the correct answer to “Facebook promoted LGBTQ Rights' is an example of what kind of importance of public relations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 29 of 40
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Match the following intents for members of PRSA code provisions of conduct with relevant guide lines. List-I (Internet) List-II (Guide lines) a. To earn trust and mutual respect with clients or employees. 1. Act in the best interests of the client or employer, even subordinating the member's personal interests. b. To improve, adapt and expand professional practices. 2. Accurately define what public relations activities can accomplish. c. To serve the public interest by providing the widest choice of practitioner, options. 3. Preserve intellectual property rights in the market place. d. To maintain the integrity of relationships with media, government officials and the public. 4. Be honest and accurate in all communications.
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following intents for members of PRSA code provisions of conduct with relevant guide lines. List-I (Internet) List-II (Guide lines) a. To earn trust and mutual respect with clients or employees. 1. Act in the best interests of the client or employer, even subordinating the member's personal interests. b. To improve, adapt and expand professional practices. 2. Accurately define what public relations activities can accomplish. c. To serve the public interest by providing the widest choice of practitioner, options. 3. Preserve intellectual property rights in the market place. d. To maintain the integrity of relationships with media, government officials and the public. 4. Be honest and accurate in all communications.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 30 of 40
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What is considered essential to keep the reputation of the organisation intact?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “What is considered essential to keep the reputation of the organisation intact”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 31 of 40
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Facts related to public relations are given below 1. Internal relations 2. Customer relations 3. Concept of public relations 4. Internal coordination Which of the above given is/are types of public relations?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Facts related to public relations are given below 1. Internal relations 2. Customer relations 3. Concept of public relations 4. Internal coordination Which of the above given is/are types of public relations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 32 of 40
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Who in general will lead a crisis communication team?
Correct Answer: Option B — CEO
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CEO is the correct answer to “Who in general will lead a crisis communication team”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following is the permanent records for business?
Correct Answer: Option A — Business letters
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Business letters is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the permanent records for business”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 34 of 40
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Managing Content of Corporate Websites' is the main task of
Correct Answer: Option A — Company Spokesperson
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Company Spokesperson is the correct answer to “Managing Content of Corporate Websites' is the main task of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 35 of 40
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The main tasks in the . . . . . . . . stage are the preparation of issue management plan and creation of communication response strategy
Correct Answer: Option A — Precaution
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Precaution is the correct answer to “The main tasks in the . . . . . . . . stage are the preparation of issue management plan and creation of communication response strategy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 36 of 40
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Why couldn't the students be alerted of the Virginia Tech Campus catastrophe well in time?
Correct Answer: Option C — because email was the sole means of alerting students initially
Detailed Academic Explanation:
because email was the sole means of alerting students initially is the correct answer to “Why couldn't the students be alerted of the Virginia Tech Campus catastrophe well in time”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 37 of 40
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To make our communication effective, we should follow . . . . . . . . C's.
Correct Answer: Option A — seven
Detailed Academic Explanation:
seven is the correct answer to “To make our communication effective, we should follow . . . . . . . . C's.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 38 of 40
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Who established the Image Repair Theory (IRT) which is based on apologia studies?
Correct Answer: Option B — William Benoit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
William Benoit is the correct answer to “Who established the Image Repair Theory (IRT) which is based on apologia studies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 39 of 40
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On which theory did Timothy Coombs started working in 1995 and which is originated from Attribution theory?
Correct Answer: Option D — Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT) is the correct answer to “On which theory did Timothy Coombs started working in 1995 and which is originated from Attribution theory”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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Question 40 of 40
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Which model of crisis communication focuses on stake holders' emotional changes in times of crisis?
Correct Answer: Option C — Integrated Crisis Mapping (ICM) Model
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Integrated Crisis Mapping (ICM) Model is the correct answer to “Which model of crisis communication focuses on stake holders' emotional changes in times of crisis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Public Relations And Corporate Communication.
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In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.