Essay Assignment
Write a 750-1000 word paper in APA format on the importance of continuity planning in business and how to gain senior management support.
We will introduce the concepts, purpose, and goals of a proper continuity and crisis management program. We will define We will specifically discuss project initiation and development of a business case to assure continuity and crisis management program governance.
Readings/Resources: Seow, K., (2009). Gaining senior executive commitment to business continuity: Motivators and reinforcers. Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning. 3(3), pp. 201-208. (e-journal available at Barry University Library)
Sawalha, I.H.S., (2013). Organizational performance and business continuity management: A theoretical perspective and case study. Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning. 6(4), pp. 360-373. Bird, L., (2013).
The need to balance content between business continuity and emergency planning. Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning. 6(3), pp. 196-197. Smith, J., (2013).
Strategic continuity planning: The first critical step. Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning. 7(1), pp. 6-12.
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· Business Continuity Training - Introduction
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· Business Continuity Training - Part Two Why is Business Continuity Planning Important?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.