Communication Factors in System Failure or Why Big Planes Crash and Big Businesses Fail

Abstract

Contrasts two types of disaster: natural and man‐made. Examines the aetiology of both. Suggests that unless disasters are approached with a programme of interdisciplinary research, our understanding and dealing with the complex symptomatology of crisis and catastrophe will be impaired.

Citation

Weir, D.T.H. (1993), "Communication Factors in System Failure or Why Big Planes Crash and Big Businesses Fail", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 2 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653569310025808