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Learning from Disasters

Learning from Disasters

Description

This compelling book offers an important insight into the way organizations implement policies and procedures to prevent future disasters occurring. The third edition includes an introductory chapter which demonstrates on a theoretical and practical level a number of reasons why individuals and groups of people fail to learn from disasters in the first place. Based on thorough research, Learning from Disasters is essential reading for all those involved in risk management, disaster planning and security and safety management.

Keywords

Business & EconomicsManagementStrategic PlanningProduction & Operations ManagementInsuranceRisk Assessment & ManagementOrganizational Behavior

2005Book

Author(s)Simon Reynolds, Brian Toft

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK

ISBN9781899287758

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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