Browsing by Subject "Risk communication"
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Investigating the prevention and mitigatory role of risk communication in the COVID-19 pandemic : a case study of Bloemfontein, South Africa
(OASIS, 2021)The South African disaster response activities surpass risk reduction since the implementation of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 (DMA) and the National Disaster Management Framework of 2005 (NDMF). Risk reduction, ... -
Mitigation of anthropogenic risk factors associated with low-cost residential development on dolomite
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The increase in growth of the South African population has for some time resulted in a progressive occupation of karst terrains. In recent case studies, evidence points to failures of precautionary measures due to gaps in ... -
Process and components of disaster risk communication in health systems : a thematic analysis
(OASIS, 2022)Risk communication (RC) is one of the necessary functions in disaster management. Establishing communication processes such as planning, transparency of policies and guidelines, RC expert training, providing communication ... -
A risk culture comparison between risk practitioners and business managers
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)When external auditors identified a lack of buy-in into risk management in a telecommunications organisation and gave a ‘risk immature’ rating, it aligned with the perception of a poor risk culture. Risk culture relates ... -
The risk reporting culture according to middle management in a South African public higher education institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Public higher education institutions in South Africa fulfil three main mandates: teaching and learning, research, and community engagement. As the demands on the country’s higher education institutions have increased over ... -
The Tlokwe City Council Dolomite Management Desk: a communication and relationship management perspective
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Two-way communication and strong relationships between government and affected communities are necessary to enhance the latter's resilience to disaster risks. The Tlokwe City Council (TCC) in the North-West province, South ...