Local EMA Directors Typically:​

question 16

Multiple Choice

Local EMA directors typically:​

• A)have degrees in emergency management.
• B)​are mental health professionals.
• C)​come from a variety of occupations but take many training courses.
• D)are assigned by FEMA after completing training at the Gaithersburg,MD,FEMA center.

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Definitions:

Systems Theorists

Scholars who study the interrelated components of systems, focusing on how parts interact within a whole.

Inside-out

An approach or perspective that starts from within an organization and works toward its external environment, focusing on leveraging internal strengths.

Systems Approach

A holistic perspective that examines the interrelations and interactions within and among components of a complete system.

Behavioral Approach

A perspective in psychology and management focusing on understanding human behavior through observation and empirical data, often emphasizing the environment's role on behavior.