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Running head: DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS

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Disaster Management in Business

ABSTRACT

This study explores the disaster recovery and business continuity plans applied in businesses today to ensure these businesses do not run out of operation after a disastrous event. Proper disaster recovery and business continuity plans are among the most important survival skills every business needs to adopt (Gilboy, 1997). Since disasters are unforeseen, they are a constant cause of worry to business stakeholders and therefore require proper planning. This paper will explore factors such as storage of data and recovery sites, coming up with a disaster recovery team, making an assessment of risks and impacts of the disaster on the business, carrying out an analysis and prioritizing different systems and functions for recovery, developing plans and procedures for special circumstances and testing the disaster recovery plan.

Business continuity has become a risk in many businesses due to increased cases of natural disasters, political uncertainties and man-made disruptions. Businesses require emergency response strategies to manage crises and develop disaster recovery plans. The strategies implemented should ensure automation of business processes so as to reduce the impact of business interruption (Sen, 2008). Businesses should also diversify their business operations to reduce chances of failure in case disasters occur. The disaster recovery plans should align business continuity management with the business strategies by ensuring protection and preparedness of the unforeseen future occurrence. Plans implemented must be highly efficient so as to protect the brand value of the business and its reputation.

References

Gilboy, P. (1997). Operation fantasy plan. New York: William Morrow.

Macintyre, B. Operation Mincemeat.

Sen, M. (2008). Business management. Jai