Politics and Crisis Management

Synonyms

Administration; Democracy; Government

Definition

Crisis management is the process by which a government agency works to avoid crises or events which may be harmful to the organization or to the public at large and works to mitigate the effects of any crises which may occur.

Introduction

When crises occur, it is natural for citizens to look to political leaders to help solve the issues quickly and effectively. When disaster strikes, governments often have tools and resources available that most other organizations or individuals do not, and we like to think that the government will be there for a community in its time of need. The government is the best way to solve issues that require collective action, including managing a crisis situation. When something goes wrong, governments can do more to solve the problem than any other entity. However, this process is not always as simple as it may seem, and any action taken by a government in response to a crisis has to be viewed...