Expert answer:The
business community is vulnerable to any form of disaster disruption and it can
be extremely costly. The recent crises that resulted in lost lives, displaced
families and communities, shutdown businesses and damaged economies include
hurricanes Rita and Katrina, the London bombings, the South Asia tsunami, the
Northeast blackout and the September 11 terrorist attacks. Other serious
events, such as financial failure from poor business management, workplace
violence, fires, cybercrime, computer viruses, product tampering or union
strikes, can also lead to substantial damages. We all know that if an
organization prepares for the “worst-case scenario,” then it can handle other
situations as well. Teamwork and rehearsals are also critical success factors. 1. Visit
IBM’s recovery services website to research its provisions for handling
emergency-within-the-emergency scenarios. 2. Write a
report about handling emergency-within-the-emergency scenarios. 3. Select an
organization that was impacted by any of the above events, and 4. Describe
the suggestions you would offer to increase their chances of reduced
disruptions in the future. Your paper
should be 3-5 pages in length including graphics, and conform to the APA
Requirements. Include in-text citations and add at least five credible
references.
