Identify a situation in which the media may pose a challenge to disaster response. What steps do you, as the emergency manager, take to ensure […]
Risk Manegement
Mass casualty incidents
Unfortunately, mass casualty incidents occur and can involve natural or man-made events. They include any incident in which the capabilities of emergency services are overwhelmed by […]
Exploring the nuances of disaster preparedness
As you build upon your knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention, you will begin to recognize the extent to which communities can prepare for […]
The different types of risk that a business might encounter
In a free-market economy, firms face some degree of uncertainty, or risk. Some of this risk is controllable, and some is not. Identify the different […]
Experienced a rolling black out (loss of electricity)
Assume that you are planning and managing an outdoor summer food festival and working with food concessionaires. This summer has been unusually hot. You have just experienced a rolling […]
Risk assessment and mitigation
Risk assessment and mitigation are critical parts of an enterprise risk management plan. Review information from the NIST article and write a 750 words […]
The reporting of a crisis
What impact have blogs, social networking sites, RSS, and other “new media” formats had on the reporting of a crisis? Based on your research, what advice […]
Risk management
Identify the Risks You have established the risk management context. Using the 2nd step in the risk management process is necessary to identify actual and potential risks, […]
Having a goal of zero injuries
As a leader of an occupational safety and health program, you will be responsible for setting goals that will drive continuous improvement. Do you think […]
Dealing with Risk and Uncertainty
In this case study assignment, you will select a company or organization of your choice that has been dealing with risk and uncertainty within the last six […]