Gwendolyn received a call from a reporter wanting an official statement about the rising number of negative comments on Facebook about her company's product. Gwendolyn's company is likely in the __________ stage of managing the issue. Feedback: With the rising numbers and now a reporter paying attention, this is beyond early/potential and into emerging. The impact hasn't really hit the company yet, which is why it isn't current- the company still has the chance to do.