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The Role of Leadership in Managing Emergencies and Disasters

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  • European Journal of Economic and Political Studies

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  • 2012

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Abstract (2. Language): 
Leadership in managing disasters and emergencies can minimize the damage inflicted by an event whilst lack of successful leadership exacerbates the impact. Leaders should have certain skills and abilities in order to manage catastrophes based on the environmental conditions, organizations they lead, scope of the disaster. This study provides an overview of the leadership competencies and traits that are necessary for disaster management. A conceptual framework for leadership was provided throughout the research.
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