Fundamentalsof Crisis Management
Case Study:Mini- Case – Scandal at Penn State
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1. How do these recent developments in the Sandusky caseaffect Penn State’s crisis managementplan? Will this continue to affect Penn State? Please remember to includeat least one scholarly source in the initial response.
Case Summary
3. In a narrative format, summarize the key facts and issuesof the case.
4. Update the information in the case by researching it onthe Internet. Focus your response on the specific issues in the case.
Case Analysis
5. Consider the impact of the Sandusky scandal on PennState. What organizational functions (management, marketing, human resources,etc.) were affected by the crisis? How were they affected?
6. Who are the internal and external stakeholders? How werethe stakeholders affected?
Application
5. Imagine you are a crisis management consultant called into advise Penn State’s Board of Trustees after the scandal began. What stepswould you recommend to contain the damage to long-term the university’s overallimage and reputation? What factors should you consider and why? Please explainyour reasoning regarding your recommendation.
*Note: There are atotal of 6 questions. Answer all questions with a minimum of 200-word counteach. Use APA format to include in-text citations and a reference page. Placeanswers underneath each questions for an easier break down. Use the file provided for additional reference. Here’s the reference for it:
Crandall, W, Parnell, J & Spillan, J. (2009). Crisis management in the new strategic
landscape. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
