Emergency Management Logistics Discussion Board Question
Assignment:
Access the file: Disaster Politics reading.pdf
This focuses on one element of how governments approach disasters and preparations. Another area is the influence that governments have during disasters and how they “support” their population during a crisis. Disaster relief can be a powerful political tool in order to maintain control over their population.
Look at some recent disasters or Humanitarian events, such as the Ebola outbreak or the Haiti earthquake of 2010. From your readings, attempt to cite an example of how political influence can obstruct effective disaster operations. Briefly comment on what impact NGO’s may have– good or bad- in politically unstable environments.
Introduction:
There is a vast difference between domestic (US) and foreign approaches to support of their population. Often in developing countries, the support can be used peacefully or as a form of hostage taking.
Some discussion is left for a political science course. But do understand that logistics and supplies are a very powerful tool and can be used to satisfy an agenda.
GOALS:
1. Identify the role of government to support their population during operations.
2. Discuss how political unrest can disrupt the establishment and flow of the supply chain during emergencies.
SKILLS FOR THE WEEK:
1. Critical analysis of literature.
2. Asynchronus group discussion.
3. Synchronus group discussion.
Guideline:
Reference to appropriate authoritative resources and official websites. Must be accessible online.Use New Times Roman 12 font with 1” margins and APA style.The answer should be at least 300 words.
READINGS:
- Access the file: Disaster Politics reading.pdf (attached).
- Kovacs and Spens Chapter 7 and 10. (Book attached).
Answer preview
Disasters that have affected countries globally reveal that activities in logistics and supply chain management are essential since they aid in the provision of relief supplies to victims. In most catastrophes that strike countries, governments are caught off guard, and the most striking thing is that politics tend to obstruct effective emergency operations. Governments need to be prepared to handle crises by having proper supply chain management as well as constructive political manifestos that tackle disaster management among other agendas.
As revealed by Smith and Flores (2010), many Republicans lost their seats in the years 2006 and 2008 due to poor emergency management performance after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This reveals that a lack of political…
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