2.1. Understanding Centralized Approach

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a centralized approach in disaster recovery?

   Hint

   Think about who is in charge when all decisions are made from one location.

2. 2.

   Name a drawback of a centralized approach.

   Hint

   Consider the idea of distance in decision-making.

3. 3.

   What is a key risk of centralized decision-making?

   • High efficiency
   • Information overload
   • Community trust

   Hint

   Consider what happens when one body holds too much information.

4. 4.

   Centralization tends to overlook local context. True or False?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on examples where local needs weren't acknowledged.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impacts of centralized governance on recovery strategies in disaster scenarios using real case studies.

   Hint

   Look for disasters where local engagement was lacking.

6. 6.

   Design a framework that integrates both centralized and decentralized approaches for better disaster recovery outcomes.

   Hint

   Consider how to balance authority with grassroots involvement.