Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Naill M. Momani
Title:  Business Continuity Planning: Are We Prepared for Future Disasters
Abstract:  <b>Problem statement:</b> Natural and man-made disasters could cause a lot of monetary, mortality and morbidity losses for our business&#8217; operations such as: Activities, products and services. In order to minimize losses from such disasters, it is essential to prepare and implement effective business continuity plans that could deal with abnormal conditions. <b>Approach:</b> In this study, a discussion of the major risk factors that could cause business disruption and the main strategies to prevent business&#8217; losses were discussed so as to advice effective business continuity plans for organizations. <b>Results:</b> Risks are due to human and technology factors, natural and man-made disasters are the main contributors to business&#8217; losses. <b>Conclusion/Recommendations:</b> This study introduced the main components to evaluate and modernize business continuity plans with the intention to develop effective business continuity plans.
Keywords: Business continuity planning, business recovery, business resumption
Journal: American Journal of Economics and Business Administration
Pages: 272-279
Volume: 2
Issue: 3
Year: 2010
Month: September
DOI: 10.3844/ajebasp.2010.272.279
File-URL: https://thescipub.com/pdf/ajebasp.2010.272.279.pdf
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Handle: RePEc:abk:jajeba:ajebasp.2010.272.279