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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Commonwealth MBA / MPA Programme)
DISASTER MANAGEMENT (5584)
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SEMESTER: AUTUMN, 2010
This packet comprises the following material:-
1. Text Books
2. Assignment No. 1, 2
3. Assignment Forms (two sets)
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(Commonwealth MBA / MPA Programme)
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Course: Disaster Management (5584) Semester: Autumn, 2010
Level: Executive MBA/MPA Total Marks: 100
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Q. 1 Discuss in detail different forms of disasters? Quote examples from real world to clarify these forms? (20)
Q. 2 What is EOC? Discuss in detail the approaches to manage EOC? (20)
Q. 3 What do you understand by the concept of prediction and discuss the instruments used for data collection? (20)
Q. 4 Briefly discuss frequently occurring hazards and how they can be best managed? (20)
Q. 5 Write a detailed note on techniques used for capacity building and training? (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100
Q. 1 What are the measures adopted for mobilization, storage and distribution of relief? (20)
Q. 2 ‘Disasters have direct and indirect health consequences’. Discuss! (20)
Q. 3 Explain and distinguish between recovery, restoration and rehabilitation with reference to post disaster management? (20)
Q. 4 Discuss emerging institutional frameworks for disaster reduction? (20)
Q. 5 In case of emergency which model can be followed by managers for decision making? Discuss in detail! (20)
DISASTER MANAGEMENT (5584)
COURSE OUTLINE
BLOCK–1: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF DISASTERS
§ Principles of Disaster Mitigation and Management
§ Mitigation
§ Preparedness
§ Response
§ Relief and Recovery
§ Disaster Management
§ Another School of Thought
§ Types of Disasters
§ Frequently Occurring Hazards
§ Multi-Hazards
BLOCK–2: PROACTIVE APPROACH TO DISASTER MITIGATION
§ Understanding Prevention, Preparedness, and Planning
§ Prediction of Disaster
§ Information for Hazard Assessment
§ Remote Sensing – A Tool for Predicting and Preventing Hazards
§ Understanding the Risk Management Process
BLOCK–3: CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING FOR A DISASTER RESILIENT SOCIETY
§ Need for Training in Disaster Mitigation
§ Techniques for Capacity Building and Training
§ Exercise Development and Conduct of Drills
§ Roles and Responsibilities of the Emergency Exercise Review Panel
§ Exercise Design
BLOCK–4: PREPARING FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
§ Emergency
§ First Approach: The Emergency Site Management System
§ Second Approach: The Incident Command System
§ Mobilization of Search and Rescue Equipment
§ Alternative Communication Systems
§ Evacuation Planning
§ Information and Inventory during the Warning Phase
§ Immediate Post-disaster Phase – The Response
§ Communications and Control during the Immediate Post-Impact Phase
§ The Search and Rescue
§ Making Rapid Impact Assessment
§ Immediate Post-disaster Impact Assessment
§ Hazard Assessment, Damage Assessment
§ Social Assessment
§ Property Assessment
§ Assessment of Resources
§ Mobilization
§ Storage and Distribution of Relief
§ The Recovery Phase
§ Mitigation and Risk Management
§ The Role of Community in Emergency Preparedness & Response
§ Evacuation Planning, In-place sheltering
BLOCK–5: INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR DISASTER MITIGATION
§ Emerging Institutional Frameworks for Disaster Reduction
§ International Support Systems for Disaster Mitigation and Management
§ United Nations System
§ United Nations Secretariat
§ The World Bank Group
§ The Red Cross
§ Successful National Practices
§ The US System
§ The Canadian System
§ Disaster Management in a Regional Context
§ Asia
§ The Americas
§ Institutional Structures in Developing World Countries
§ Bangladesh
§ Sri Lanka
§ India
§ Future Challenges and Priorities
BLOCK–6: POST-DISASTER MANAGEMENT
§ Recovery, Reconstruction
§ Identification of Hazardous Sites: Use of Baseline Data and Community Involvement in Planning and Reconstruction.
§ Rehabilitation, Restoration
BLOCK–7: BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING
§ The Purpose of Business Continuity Planning
§ Economic Impacts
§ Risks and Opportunities
§ Business Continuity Planning
§ Steps of Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
§ Recovery Strategies
§ Personnel
§ Critical Resources
§ Supply and Distribution
§ Premises
§ Vital Records
§ Computers
§ Insurance
§ Finances
§ Communications
§ Coordination
§ Marketing
§ Public Information
§ Cost Options
§ Developing the Business Continuity Plan Testing
BLOCK–8: GOAL SETTING AND DECISION MAKING IN MANAGING DISASTERS
§ Leadership Styles for Emergency Managers
§ Decision Making Model for Emergency Planning – Goal Programming
§ Problem-Solving Techniques
§ Legal Issues
§ Opportunities and New Directions
Note:
All the Problems, Learning activities Exercises, and questions given in your course books or in Supplementary material are parts of your course.
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