Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
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Chapter 4, Problem 2DQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The response that should be provided by TEPCO to various stakeholders with respect to the Fukushima disaster that happened in March 2011.
Introduction:
Natural disaster refers to the major unpleasant incident that occurs due to natural processes taking place in the earth. Tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, hurricanes and floods are some of the examples of natural disaster.
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Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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