Strategic Planning Practicum 2

University of Washington Online Learning
Seattle, Washington, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' In this course, we continue our studies of decision-making and judgment. In the first practicum, we focused on rational decision-making methods. Rational decision-making methods provide normative standards for institutional processes where accountability is very important and where there is ample time for analysis. The critical issue that faces leaders or managers who are trying to avert disasters or reduce the consequences of disasters is that rational decision-making theories and techniques often fail at a point of crisis. First, there is no time to engage in careful analysis; second, the resources for carrying out analysis are often not available or are out of commission. Equally important, individuals involved are under tremendous stress, which impairs analytic thought.

In this practicum, we will examine how people make quick decisions where time for analysis is limited. To investigate decision-making in disaster situations, we will explore in depth two cases, the 9/11 attacks and the Challenger mission.

Because critical infrastructure protection is a group or team effort, we will also examine some theories of group dynamics. In particular, we will study Incident Management Systems, including the National Incident Management System (NIMS) adopted by the United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS). Factors that lead to stress, characteristics of stress, and how to address stress in teams and individuals will also be studied.
...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:888-469-6499

School Address:

Campus Box # 359492
Seattle, WA 98105-4608 USA

Jobs & Resumes: Seattle
Houses & Roommates: Seattle
Travel Agencies: Seattle

Search other schools for Strategic Planning Practicum 2 training resources.

Survey of Advanced Nutrition
Strategic Planning and Systems Analysis
Introduction to Comprehensive Emergency Management
Physical Critical Infrastructures
Applied Geospatial Analysis
Epidemiology of Biological and Chemical Hazards Mitigation I
Strategic Planning Practicum 1
Epidemiology of Biological and Chemical Hazards II
Risk Assessment and Management
Cyberterrorism and Communication Systems
Critical Infrastructure Systems
Emergency Systems, Public Health, and Disease Control
Strategic Planning Practicum 3
Capstone A
Master of Library and Information
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Master in Public Health

Notice: The course description on this page was captured from the Internet as historical reference or submitted by visitors. It was archived statically and not updated from day to day.
 

Tips: Try the search form on top of each page to find the latest course information, using course topic and location as keywords. Keep the course topic keyword short to get more results.