Kurt A. Stahura, Tony L. Henthorne, Babu P. George and Eugene Soraghan
The purpose of this paper is to determine the effect management has on terror and emergency response and recovery. Specifically, the investigation will determine what management…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to determine the effect management has on terror and emergency response and recovery. Specifically, the investigation will determine what management model or methodology seems to produce the greatest effect when preparing for, reacting to, and recovering from terror and emergency situations.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper employs meta analysis of the relevant literature as the primary approach to achieve its purpose.
Findings
The analysis implies that preparation should replace simple planning; resilience building is the key to disaster preparedness; leadership skills of managers are paramount; and, rigid response doctrine (RRD) must be built‐into the plans, among others.
Originality/value
For the most part, this paper may be termed as the result of derivative research, since it draws heavily on generic research in the area of disaster management.