A Major Misconception About Recovery Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

A major misconception about recovery is:

• A) The recovery cannot be improvised after the response is complete.
• B) There is a shortage of time to collect data and plan the recovery during emergency response.
• C) The objective of recovery should be to restore the community to the conditions that existed before the disaster.
• D) Planning for recovery before disaster strikes, resources can be allocated more effectively and efficiently.

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Definitions:

Matrix Departmentation

Is a combination of functional and divisional patterns wherein an individual is assigned to more than one type of unit.

Total Quality Management

An ongoing process of improvement involving all members of an organization to enhance quality and meet or exceed customer expectations.

Participative Management

A management style where employees at all levels are encouraged to contribute ideas towards identifying and solving problems, making decisions, and improving productivity.

Empowerment

The process by which managers help others to acquire and use the power needed to make decisions affecting themselves and their work.