MS-505 I: Research Methods  

...the actions taken by an organization in response to unexpected events that are adversely affecting people or resources and threatening the continued operation of the organization. Disaster management includes the development of disaster recovery plans, for minimizing the risk of disasters and for handling them when they do occur, and the implementation of such plans. Disaster management usually refers to the management of natural catastrophes such as fire, flooding, or earthquakes.

disaster management. (2009). In BUSINESS: The Ultimate Resource. Retrieved from Credo Reference

This Research Guide is design to help the students become familar with some of the literature on Emergency Planning/Disaster Management.