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3 Assessing Emergencies and Making Disaster Recovery Decisions
Author(s) -
Riggs Donald A.,
Botten LeRoy H.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1999.tb00152.x
Subject(s) - backup , business continuity , risk analysis (engineering) , operations management , event (particle physics) , action (physics) , operations research , process (computing) , emergency management , disaster recovery , computer science , business , computer security , engineering , economics , physics , quantum mechanics , database , operating system , economic growth
Emergency situations almost always present unforeseen situations and problems. Thus, effective mobilisation of business continuity and recovery (BC&R) resources surviving an adverse event requires assessment and analysis of the emergency situation to aid in crisis management. Costs associated with transition to BC&R operations and subsequent return to normal operations are often significant. Use of backup facilities, personnel, and data; and non‐standard operational procedures (including the transition process itself) increases the risk of operational error. Assumption of such risks and costs may be necessary following an adverse event; however, a decision to invoke BC&R operations should be an informed decision made by a designated senior manager. This paper offers systems engineering‐based methods and practices for facilitating rapid, accurate assessment following an emergency. The decision support tool described facilitates such assessment, provides recommendations for recovery action; and aids in planning, implementing, and approving transition to BC&R operations or restoration of normal operations.