At the construction site for a new corporate headquarters, the top floors of the building have collapsed, killing 16 people, including the head of the local union. The cause of the collapse has not been determined, but a local television station has reported that substandard materials have been used in construction.

This discussion explores management reaction to rapid, unexpected change. Analyze the situations described below and decide on an appropriate strategy for coping with the situation. Then reply to discussion below outlining how you would deal with each crisis.