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Crisis MGMT 604

Read the articles in Lessons>Readings and Resources before answering the following:

1.  Describe the major approached used by managers in assessing preparedness and response effectiveness.

2.  What are the primary challenges facing managers in regional preparedness for disaster? What are some legal hurdles?

Your responses should be objective when looking at disaster preparedness and what, from a manager's standpoint, are the most important elements.

LESSON TOPICS

· Regional Disaster Preparedness

· Phases of Disaster or Crisis Management

· CAR

Lesson Readings:

Rea, A. (2012). How to create a crisis communications plan for your organization / commentcréer un plan de communication de crisepour votreentreprise.The Canadian Manager, 37(1), 5-8,2.

Sheaffer, Z., & Brender-ilan, Y. (2014). Are sensation seekers in control? A study in crisis preparedness.Risk Management, 16(1), 1-24.

Veil, S. R., & Husted, R. A. (2012). Best practices as an assessment for crisis communication.Journal of Communication Management, 16(2), 131-145.