What do you find to be the difference between the definitions of crisis in general and the definition of crisis within the area of administration? by Crisis Turismo

Difference of definitions

2023-08-14 17:53:37 UTC

In my opinion, I think all can apply to the administration definitions but if i could identify a difference it would be the dangerous part, and how in the administration definition is focused in the viability of the organization

Crisis and Crisis Administration - Ana Isabel Mendoza Cortés

2023-08-15 01:59:14 UTC

The difference between crisis in general and crisis administration would be that crisis is a critical moment with potential danger, demanding immediate attention and action to resolve disruption or uncertainty and in the area of administration it´s a sudden event disrupting the organization's operations, requiring swift response, strategic communication, and efforts to protect reputation and stakeholders.

Crisis and Crisis Administration - Ariadna Rios

2023-08-15 23:18:13 UTC

A crisis is a period of extreme difficulty, hardship, or danger that requires quick action. It frequently refers to a circumstance that is unanticipated, has a negative impact, and presents a threat to people, groups, or society in general. On the context of administration a crisis is often defined as an occurrence that threatens an organization's reputation, operations, financial stability, or overall well-being.

Crisis

2023-08-16 23:04:00 UTC

María José Segura Dosal

I liked all of the definitions because they give you a bigger picture of what a crisis is and how it can affect in different ways and industries. But in my favorite one was the one of Mitroff and Anagnos because i do think that we as humans built the crises sometimes. There is also other types of crisis that are out of your hands but all fon them have to be taken seriously.

Crisis vs Crisis Administration

2023-08-19 20:29:14 UTC

A crisis in general is mostly joined with situations that cause urgency, that if not attended may have negative consequences in people's life in many different ways (financial, family or personal). Meanwhile when a crisis is within the area of administration it is related to a situation arising inside an organization, company or government department. Besides creating complications with their personnel, the reputation of the whole company is on the line. The main difference is where the crisis is created and the implications that made it happen, like Tuz (1996) expressed that "crisis management requieres a systematic decision making." Meaning that the way to address and solve the problem at hand, is different when it is inside of a company.
Bibiana Garcia-Lourdes

Crisis and Crisis in the Administration Area.

2023-08-19 22:33:38 UTC

Marisol Lopez Ayala

Crisis is a situation that happens all of a sudden and needs immediate action, it can be environmental, economic, social, political, etc. And crisis in the area od administration has to deal with crisis inside of an organization, there is a term called "Crisis management" which is how to deal with the conflict, it begins by setting a method in case a crisis appers, because no company is exemp of a crisis. Crisis management also consist in how to deal and end the crisis with the less loss as possible.

Crisis and Crisis in the administration area -Regina Rubio

2023-08-29 23:13:14 UTC

In general, a crisis is a critical and often unpredictable situation that poses a significant threat to an individual, organization, or society, requiring immediate attention and action to prevent negative outcomes.In the other hand a crisis in administration refers to situations where an organization faces a disruptive event or circumstance that could potentially affect its operations, reputation, or stability.

Rafael Santibáñez

2023-09-05 00:28:29 UTC

General Crisis: Think of a crisis like a big, urgent problem that can mess things up. It could be anything from a natural disaster to a financial meltdown. Crises need quick action because they can cause a lot of trouble.

Crisis in Administration: Now, in the world of administration (like running a company or a government agency), a crisis is when something goes really wrong. It messes up how things usually work and can harm the organization's reputation or its ability to do its job.

So, in a nutshell, a crisis in administration is like an organization's worst day, and it needs smart management, quick thinking, and good communication to handle it properly.

Fátima Díaz

2023-09-07 22:53:26 UTC

Crisis in general can affect plenty of factors depending of the area, but in administration area the afectations will be not only for the stakeholders but also for economic, social and other aspects related with the company.

Regina García Ruiz

2024-01-23 22:48:40 UTC

In general, a crisis is a difficult or dangerous situation. In administration, a crisis specially refers to an organizations well-being, therefore, needs an strategic management to minimize negative impacts.

Montserrat Urrutia

2024-01-24 17:51:11 UTC

In general terms, a crisis can mean a crucial difficulty or danger that can manifest in different ways, could be a natural disaster, a political or even economic crisis that lead to turning points. In terms os administration, a crisis implies a threat that affects an organisation directly for example: its reputation, its financial state, work environment or anything that could risk the objectives of an organisation.

Rodrigo García

2024-01-24 19:15:24 UTC

A crisis is a crucial or unstable situation that demands quick attention and action. It often involves a time of intense difficulty, danger, or uncertainty. In the context of administration or management, a crisis is a specific event or circumstance that poses a serious threat to the normal operations, reputation, or well-being of an organization. It could be a sudden and significant problem that requires immediate and effective response to prevent further harm and navigate the organization through the challenges it presents. In administration, crisis management involves strategies and actions to address such situations and minimize their negative impact on the organization.

Salma Sacre García

2024-01-25 18:05:42 UTC

The general definition of crisis refers to a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger, affecting an individual, group, community, or whole society. In the context of administration, a crisis is specifically related to situations that disrupt or pose significant threats to the operations and objectives of an organization or business, requiring immediate and strategic response to mitigate potential damage or loss.

Samantha Mejía

2024-01-26 03:42:19 UTC

In my opinion the best why to define a crisis, is according to the oxford dictionary: a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solve; according to this we need to identify the crisis, and not be afraid of them, because nowadays, any company can suffer a crisis, and are part of our modern society, so we need to get along with them and learn how to manage and get out of them

Paulina Illescas

2024-01-26 16:38:44 UTC

As we read, crisis can be defined in many ways because it depends on the areas that are affected by it. Most of the definitions talk about problem, danger and situations that affect more than one area. Crisis threatens stability but in the administration sector it threatens economic stability and the reputation of the company.

Karyme Hernández Gómez

2024-01-27 01:29:05 UTC

I believe that the difference between both of them is that crisis it's mostly used to reference any crisis like emotional or natural. A crisis in the administration sector only focus in the economic part.

Mauricio López Zepeda

2024-01-27 01:39:33 UTC

A crisis in general is a situation that involves many other variables and could affect other areas, such as a natural disaster. An aa criss in the area of administration affects directly to the company, threatening the stability, the financial situation and reputation.

Raquel López Morton Ruiz

2024-08-15 17:24:27 UTC

A crisis in general is when an urgen situation happens that can affect something in different areas like environmental, political, social, etc. and therefore needs inmediate attention.

A crisis in the administration area is when something goes wrong inside a business that can affect the future or course of that specific company or organization.

Regina Abaroa

2024-08-19 03:03:56 UTC

Generally, a crisis is an urgent and significant situation that disrupts normal operations and requires immediate response to prevent further damage.

In the administration context, a crisis refers to a significant unexpected event that specifically threatens an organization's goals, reputation, or stability, and requires a systematic response and recovery strategy to effectively manage the situation and restore normal procedures.

While global definition emphasize the severity and impact of the situation, administrative definitions focus on strategic management and resolution within the organizational framework.

Daniela Guzmán Hernández

2024-08-21 03:19:27 UTC

In general, a crisis is an event or situation that poses a serious threat to individuals, communities, or systems, requiring urgent and decisive action to address the immediate risks and mitigate potential harm.

In administrative terms, a crisis is a sudden, unexpected event that disrupts an organization’s normal operations, creating a significant challenge that can impact its performance, reputation, and stability.

Karla Paola Mercadillo García

2024-08-21 03:23:29 UTC

The definition of crisis in general refers to an unexpected event that symbolizes a threat to individuals, such as a natural disaster. On the other hand, the definition of crisis in the area of administration refers to an event that threatens the integrity or stability of an organization where various communication and planning strategies are needed for its recovery or to minimize the damage.

Aranza Belén Nassar González

2024-08-22 03:10:16 UTC

The difference between the general definition of a crisis and its definition within administration lies primarily in scope and focus. Generally, a crisis refers to any sudden, significant disruption or danger that requires immediate attention, affecting individuals, communities, or larger societal structures. In administration, however, a crisis specifically pertains to challenges that threaten an organization's stability, operations, or reputation. While both involve urgent decision-making, an administrative crisis is focused on preserving the organization's objectives and minimizing harm through coordinated management efforts.

Daniela Andrea Mata A.

2024-08-22 06:39:33 UTC

Crisis in general refers to a variety of situations, from personal emergencies to global catastrophes. In administration refers to a significant event or situation that affects the organization's goals, reputation, or operations.

Mariana Chavez Medina

2024-08-23 09:47:33 UTC

The difference between crisis and crisis in administration is that the first one makes reference to any type of crisis that can affect many people and it's important to control it because it's a emergency situation where everyone can be affected in the area and also can be just personal like a anxiety crisis however, an administration crisis it's when something bad happen and it affects the company, affect the reputation, costumers confident and for sure economic returns. Both have to attend the most fast as possible however, I think in the second it's important first to find what makes the crisis start and creating a effective crisis plan.

2025-01-20 20:18:58 UTC

Carmen María Jaime Casas

The difference between a general crisis and one within the area of administration relies in the fact that a general crisis can be about any given topic, this being a threat to an organization, a person, an event, etc. On the other hand, the crisis within an administration is seen as a specific field in which the results are mostly operacional, financial or socially within an organization. In fewer words, both types of crisis try to respond immediately in order to avoid the expansion of the crisis, but the administrative kind focuses even more on the effects within an organization and not just in general.

Valeria Sánchez Tripp

2025-01-22 17:23:31 UTC

As seen on the presentation the definition of crisis can vary in different aspects. In general, a crisis is a big problem that came out of nowhere and that affects a lot of people at the same time. But a crisis in the area of administration is more about problems or mistakes that put the company at risk such as money issues, bad leadership, or reputation problems. In these situations, like the video showed, you have to think quick and you have to make smart moves to fix the problem and also have a good teamwork and good communication with everyone.

Fernanda Sahaguian

2025-01-22 22:48:14 UTC

Crisis in general is a big problem, that usually comes without expecting it, and it can affect several areas of our lifes, company, people, etc. On the other hand, a crisis in an area of administration is related to events that cause a company or an organization to be at risk, usually generated from wrongfully made decisions by managers or employees, bad leadership or miscommunication. It is important to asses de situation, make decisions quickly and communicate them with your team. There may be an action plan previously created for a specific potential crisis.

valeria santiago guerrero

2025-01-22 23:03:28 UTC

In general terms, a crisis refers to a significant and sudden disarrangement that challenges the normal flow of things and it requires immediate attention and a quick resolution. A crisis can happen in many levels, from personal, societal and global but it's always characterized by unexpected events that have the potential to harm and that a urgent decision making is required. A crisis within the area of administration a crisis specifically jeopardizes organizational processes, it threatens stability or it makes public relations scandals. Both of them involve urgency, but the general definition is focused on broad societal o personal impacts, and in administration the focus is a lot more on strategic responses and maintaining organizational stability.

Ana Paula Ventura Pérez

2025-01-23 02:21:12 UTC

A general crisis can come from challenges and danger in different areas like governamental crisis, personal crisis, sociatal crisis etc.

But a crisis within administration focuses more on companies and institutions in an internal way, which then can lead to cause external problems

Daniela Gómez Solís

2025-01-23 15:06:36 UTC

A crisis in general refers to a situation that comes unexpectedly and that normally no one is so prepared to face that situation; this crisis can be of different forms such as environmental, political, economic, personal, etc. The crisis in general needs an immediate reaction.

As for the administrative crisis, it is a situation that affects an organization, this situation can be due to internal or external causes and many times it is for taking risks not previously measured, this type of crisis requires a lot of communication by the members so that it does not have much impact and the risks can be minimal.

Francesca Watkins Estrada

2025-08-19 18:35:30 UTC

In general definitions of crisis, they focus on personal or social situations, a crisis is seen as a turning point (a moment of uncertainity, doubt, or danger, and it emphasizes the human perception of difficulty.

Meanwhile in Administration or manegement terms, crisis, is focused on organizations and businesses, it threatens the stability of the company and its seen in terms of impact on costs, sales, and stakeholders

Santiago Velarde Del Oso

2025-08-21 12:46:06 UTC

A crisis is a situación that breaks with your normal day for the worse, it threatens your reputation as a brand or as a person and depending on how you manage it, it will impact on your daily life, its a turning point when you need great leadership

Loyra Renée Rodríguez Hidalgo

2025-08-21 18:37:09 UTC

A crisis is defines as a situation that breaks with the normal day and situations of threat that needs to be addressed. A crisis in the administration area is more focused on its effect on companies and situations that can affect future operations, suggesting a more formal, complex and organizational context with an immediate resolution.

Valeria Tabaco Olvera

2025-08-21 20:52:15 UTC

The crisis in general would be this main or series of events that disrupt your daily activities and overall pacific routine, that needs immediate response to avoid further damage to the individuals, to the communities or organizations. On the other hand, the crisis in administration is this event that threatens the organization objectives, resources, operation and reputation. Crisis that needs a take of actions to solve that commonly demands economic resourcers.

Sofia Mena Carrillo

2025-08-22 22:24:22 UTC

A crisis in general, is any unexpected event that can cause instability, affecting individuals, communities or systems on a everyday area while in administration, a crisis refers specifically to unexpected events that threaten an organization’s normal functioning, reputation, or survival. It focuses on internal and external impacts on management, decision-making, resources, and stakeholder trust.

Santiago Callado V

2025-08-26 16:39:18 UTC

In general terms, a crisis is understood as a sudden, unexpected event that causes instability, fear, or dangerwhether in personal life, society, or nature. It’s often linked to chaos, urgency, and the need for immediate eaction (e.g., a natural disaster, a personal loss, or a public health emergency).

However, in the administrative or business context, a crisis is a situation that threatens the performance, image, or operations of an organization, and it requires a structured and strategic response. In administration, crises are analyzed, planned for, and managed using specific tools and protocols. The focus is not just on reacting, but also on maintaining control, protecting stakeholders, and preserving the organization’s continuity.

Paula Orozco Díaz

2025-09-21 03:25:12 UTC

A crisis is basically a big unexpected problem that shakes things up and messes with how things normally work. It can come from inside a company, like a mistake or a bad decision. It can also come from outside, like a natural disaster or an economic hit. What makes a crisis different from regular problems is that it happens fast, chaotic, and needs quick action. In management, it’s something that needs to be handled with a plan, smart thinking, and strong leadership. You can’t always stop a crisis from happening, but you can be ready to deal with it.

Antonio Parra

2025-09-22 19:13:53 UTC

I believe a crisis can be defined as a moment of serious difficulty, uncertainty, or danger, just like the Oxford Dictionary describes it. But beyond definitions, a crisis is a complex situation that often involves multiple variables and can impact different areas. In the context of administration, a crisis directly affects the company, putting its stability, finances, and reputation at risk. That’s why it’s essential not only to recognize when a crisis is happening but also to understand how to manage it effectively. In today’s world, crises are part of the reality we live in, and learning to navigate them is a key skill for any professional.

Danna Lara

2026-01-18 00:49:05 UTC

In general terms, a crisis is understood as an unexpected and critical situation that creates instability, uncertainty, or risk. However, within the area of administration, a crisis is more specifically related to events that disrupt an organization’s normal operations and threaten its objectives, finances, or reputation. The main difference is that the administrative definition focuses on decision-making, management of resources, and strategic response in order to reduce damage and restore stability within the organization.

Karen Serment

2026-01-20 00:17:50 UTC

I find that the difference between the two definitions lies mainly in the scope and analytical focus. From a general perspective, a crisis is understood as a period of intense disruption and uncertainty that interrupts normal conditions and requieres urgent decision-making. This definition emphasizes the nature of the event itself and the instability it generates, without being limited to a specific field or system.

In contrast, within the are of administration, a crisis is defines in relation to its impact on organizational objectives and processes. Here, the focus shift toward management, highlighting leadership, strategic decision-making, and the organization's ability to respond effectively under pressure. Therefore, I find that while general definition of crisis concentrates on the occurrence and its consequences, the administrative definition places greater emphasis on control, response, and managerial responsibility.

Raquel Martínez Anaya

2026-01-20 00:51:46 UTC

From my point of view, a crisis in general is any sudden, disruptive, and stressful event that threatens the stability of an individual, community, or system. In administration, a crisis is a situation that poses a significant threat to an organization, affecting its resources, reputation, objectives, and strategies. It requires coordinated management actions to reduce damage and help the organization recover.

Lucía Sawaya

2026-01-21 22:42:23 UTC

A crisis is an event or point in which something is causing or will cause negative effects. it consists mainly in unexpectance and an unknowing outcome. In administration, it means a point in which an organization suffers a sucess that was not planned and that it can affect its income or its reputation and it has to be solved inmediately and without panicking.

Alejandra Hernández

2026-01-23 00:05:37 UTC

From my point of view, the general definition is descriptive of a state, while the administrative definition is prescriptive of a responsibility. The general definition is focused on the event or situation itself and its immediate human or systemic impact. While crisis within the area of administration on the institutional response, accountability and restoration of stability.

Linda López Morales

2026-01-24 01:42:53 UTC

A crisis is generally defined as an unexpected and serious event that causes disruption, danger and, often, at some level or other impacts the human society. A crisis is defined in the area of administration as a situation that threatens an organization’s operations, objectives, reputation, or survival and requires urgent managerial decision-making and coordination. The difference is the centrality of management, control, and organizational consequences rather than the event itself.

Máximo Núñez Pellegrini

2026-01-27 23:11:24 UTC

The concept of crisis as a whole defines a central scenario where something goes bad. This works to explain crisis in general as it's the simplest and easiest way to do so.

But in the area of administration, is that a crisis is directly linked to whatever management group a certain organization has, and how its able to turn the situation from unfavorable to something managable.

What do you find to be the difference between the definitions of crisis in general and the definition of crisis within the area of ​​administration? by Crisis Turismo