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Foundations of Strategic Communication - Section 1: Lesson 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Comment | One of the 5 C's of Strategic Communication: To have an opinion about an idea, message, or strategy. |
| Critique | One of the 5 C's of Strategic Communication: To have a considered opinion about the strengths and weaknesses of an idea, message, or strategy. |
| Contribute | One of the 5 C's of Strategic Communication: To add value to an idea, message, or strategy. |
| Collaborate | One of the 5 C's of Strategic Communication: To help advance an idea, message, or strategy by bringing in something from another source or advancing an idea, message, or strategy in another part of the organization. |
| Capitalize | One of the 5 C's of Strategic Communication: To take what someone has done and put it to good use in another place or purpose. |
| Transactional Communication Theory | Communication is a dynamic, reciprocal process where meaning is co-created through interaction. Used in customer service, ensuring clear, responsive exchanges that build rapport. |
| Constitutive Theory | Communication shapes organizational reality, including brand identity, culture, and stakeholder relationships. Businesses define their mission, values, and reputation through consistent messaging. |
| Co-Creation Theory | Value is created through collaboration between companies and stakeholders. Applied in product development (e.g., customer feedback, crowdsourcing) to enhance market fit. |
| Theory of Planned Behavior | Behavior is influenced by attitudes, social norms, and perceived control over actions. Helps marketers design persuasive campaigns that encourage consumer engagement and purchasing decisions. |
| Extended Parallel Processing Model (EPPM) | People respond to fear-based messages by assessing threat severity and their ability to act. Used in crisis communication and risk management (e.g., product recalls, safety campaigns). |
| Inoculation Theory | Exposing individuals to counterarguments builds resistance to persuasion. Businesses use it to preemptively defend against competitor attacks or negative publicity. |
| Situational Crisis Communication Theory | Crisis communication strategies should adapt based on crisis severity and organizational reputation. Guides companies in choosing the best response (denial, apology, corrective action) to protect brand image. |
| The Communicating Entity (CE) | A CE can be an organization, brand, or individual responsible for messaging (e.g., businesses, NGOs, government agencies, celebrities). |
| Public Relations (PR) | Marketing is the promotion of the product, service, or a company, whereas PR is the promotion of a companies reputation. They are there to ensure a positive reputation with the public. Community Engagement: Service projects, events, |
| Community Engagement | Service projects, events, sponsorships; all of these are meant to build goodwill in their respective communities. |
| Government Relations | Lobbying and cultivating relationships with government officials and lawmakers to influence future laws. |
| Investor Relations | Is the strategic management of communication between a company and its investors to ensure transparency, maintain confidence, and support financial stability through accurate disclosures and engagement. |
| Crisis Communication | Is the strategic management of messaging during emergencies to protect an organization's reputation, provide timely and accurate information, and mitigate negative impacts on stakeholders. |
| Internal Organizational Communication | Is the structured exchange of information within a company to ensure alignment, collaboration, and engagement among employees, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment. |
| External Organizational Communication | Is the strategic exchange of information between a company and its external stakeholders, including customers, investors, media, and the public, to build relationships, manage reputation, and convey key messages effectively. |
| Brand Communication | Is the strategic delivery of messages that shape a company's identity, values, and reputation to connect with target audiences, build brand loyalty, and differentiate from competitors. |