A model of organizational recovery

Rick Allen, PhD; Francine Toder, PhD

doi:10.5055/jem.2004.0010

Authors

Rick Allen, PhD
Francine Toder, PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2004.0010

Keywords:

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Abstract

Organizational recovery refers to the process of recuperating from the disruption caused by a traumatic event. It is a flexible process based on planning that aids in recovering from disasters while minimizing lost revenues, addressing the welfare of employees, and providing a model of recovery for the business community. This article reviews community models, and focuses on selected primary pre-incident and event variables that affect recovery, as well as a model of organizational recovery that can improve the survivability of organizations.

Author Biographies

Rick Allen, PhD

Management Continuity Planning Associates, Santa Cruz, California; www.managementcontinuity.com.

Francine Toder, PhD

Faculty emeritus, California State University, Sacramento, California; Management Continuity Planning Associates, Palo Alto, California.

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