3.1 - Information Gathering and Decision Making
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Practice Questions
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Define centralized decision-making.
💡 Hint: Think about who makes decisions in this system.
What is a cooperative?
💡 Hint: They usually work together for mutual benefit.
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What is a primary disadvantage of centralized decision-making?
💡 Hint: Think about the level of authority in decision-making.
True or False: Decentralization promotes more effective communication channels.
💡 Hint: Recall how information is handled in decentralized systems.
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Develop a detailed plan for how a decentralized approach could be implemented in a fictitious community affected by a disaster. Include methods for information gathering and stakeholder engagement.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can include various perspectives from the community.
Analyze case studies of decentralized decision-making in disaster recovery and identify key factors that contributed to their success.
💡 Hint: Consider what characteristics are common in successful recovery efforts.
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