Helpdesk - over to the expert (2006,Vol.32,no.6)

摘要

You are correct in preparing for an epidemic but you should already be some way into your preparations if business continuity is a strategic and operational part of your business recovery. 'Bird flu' has struck before and experts do believe it will hit again but no one really knows when. We all know that business continuity is good business and management practice - it covers many areas of risk. The threat of bird flu should be taken as one more risk and, as with normal business continuity methodology, should be included in your business impact analysis and risk-assessment planning. The key difference is we know this affects people and potentially covers not only our own business but our customers, suppliers, agencies and associated families and friends.