Contingency plans map out a corporation’s strategy for environmental (e.g., earthquakes, floods, etc.) or man-made (e.g., terrorist attacks) that may have a serious impact on the daily functions or life of the corporation.
Book Details:
- Author: Donna R. Childs
- ISBN: 9780470306628
- Year Published: 2003
- Pages: 288
- BISAC: BUS001040, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Accounting / Managerial
About the Book and Topic:
Contingency plans map out a corporation’s strategy for environmental (e.g., earthquakes, floods, etc.) or man-made (e.g., terrorist attacks) that may have a serious impact on the daily functions or life of the corporation.
The attack on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, DC, caught many small and mid-sized companies unprepared for the disaster that occurred. Many of the companies located in the WTC and the surrounding area found themselves with inadequate insurance and inappropriate technology support. The authors, who are also located in the Wall Street area, were well prepared. This book will show small and mid-sized businesses how to protect themselves against disasters. By following the guidance that this book offers, readers will be able to alleviate their risks and recover quickly when disaster do strike.
* Explains what to do during a disaster (e.g. if the main office is not accessible) and what to do during recovery (e.g. getting the business up and running, contacting third parties, handling insurance claims.) * Provides guidance on how to rebuild a company s IT infrastructure. * Author royalties will be assigned to a charity that assists the families of firefighters affected by the World Trade Center tragedy.
About the Author
DONNA R. CHILDS is the founder, President, and CEO of Childs Capital, LLC, a global financial institution dedicated to alleviating poverty through economic development. She has also been a director of Swiss Reinsurance, an investment banker for Goldman Sachs, and a research associate for Harvard Business School. STEFAN DIETRICH was most recently the COO and Executive Vice President of E-Vantage Solutions, an Internet start-up in the wireless transactions and m-commerce field. Prior to joining E-Vantage, he was a director with Reuters.