Decision Making

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This paper discusses the importance of being able to make decisions and solve problems effectively in the role of manager, planner, and responder. The author describes some of the different models on how to make proper decisions in a preventative mode as well as during or after the emergency while under stressful conditions.

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"Byrnes (1998, p. 1), for example, argues that decision making is a functional and, therefore, highly important process that must be given considerable scientific attention because the success or failure of effective decision making can truly impact the success or failure of results. Knowing how to improve decision making, however, requires that individuals have a very clear idea understanding of decision making factors and how it how it develops. D'Amico (2006) notes that all too often, organizations either rely upon personal knowledge and skill or write a volumes of instructions for recovery procedures. When disaster strikes, neither approach lends itself to rapid response."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bourne, M. (2005) "Need For NIMS." Fire Chief 49.12
• Byrnes, J.P. (1998) Nature and Development of Decision Making: A Self-Regulation Model. Contributors: Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates..
• D'Amico, V. (2006) Streamlining the phases of disaster recovery. Accounting Today 20.9: 26.
• Holtz, S. (2005) Prepare for disaster: author and communication expert Shel Holtz says if you don't have a crisis plan, get one. If you do, update it. American Executive 3.912-16

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