Communication

Assessment Item 2 Description/Focus: You are required to submit an essay of not more than 2000 words on the use of social media in a crisis situation Value: 30 % Due date: Midnight Friday week 7 Length: 2000 words Task: Imagine you are an assistant manager of an organisation and suddenly you are faced with a critical situation: a man enters your premises with a weapon. As your boss is away on vacation you are the acting manager on duty and are responsible for responding to the situation. While this is unfolding a young intern of yours tweets your boss, declaring- ‘OMG there is a man with a gun!’ Critically analyse the use of social media as a communication medium in a crisis situation. Should social media be included in a business communication plan? In what ways can social media be used in a positive and negative way in a crisis situation? Presentation: Assignments are to be typed with 1.5 line spacing and Arial 12 font. Any references or content in the appendix