According to experts, management's two biggest mistakes when dealing with organizational crisis are (1) ignoring early warning signs and (2) ____.

A) eliminating key personnel from management team
B) acting too quickly
C) denying the existence of a problem when disaster strikes
D) accepting the symptoms as problems
E) allowing emotions to interfere with organizational decisions

Organizational Crisis

A significant threat to operations or the reputation of an organization that requires urgent attention and action to protect stakeholders.

Early Warning Signs

Indicators or signals that suggest potential problems or changes in a system or process, allowing for preemptive action to avoid negative outcomes.

Denying Existence

The refusal to acknowledge the reality or presence of something, often as a defense mechanism.