2. Of the organizations involved in the crisis and those included on pp. 22-23, which would you assign to each section from Question 1? Explain why you chose that organization.
3. List the efforts of the Red Cross/IFRC and the RSS. Explain how one was more effective than the other, and how you would prevent their duplication of efforts.
4. Re-read the chapter and make a list of problems as they arise. How would you expect that your organizations assigned above would handle those problems effectively?
MGT 492 - Case Study Assignment 6
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1. What was accomplished in advance and immediately following the earthquake to establish an Emergency Operations Center? What were its shortfalls? From Module 5, who do you believe is necessary to have within the EOC?
2. How did purchasing and procurement work during the crisis, and how could it have been improved? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of product standardization and specification during a crisis. Address the use of purchase orders and the type of compensation arrangement you would recommend.
3. What was done to establish warehouses and ensure a proper flow of quality products? How could it have been improved? Do you feel that forecasting methods could be beneficial during a crisis? If so, which ones would you recommend?
4. What efforts were taken to control and establish needed transportation capabilities? What challenges did they face? What steps would you take to improve the situation and establish the appropriate transportation response?