Problem
Crisis oriented operations
Other Names:
Crisis management approach to long-term development policy-makingObstruction of change by crisis and emergency responses
Immediacy orientation of elected bodies
Short-sighted planning
Short-range development strategy
Short-term problem solving
Fire-fighting policy mentality
Nature:
By definition, a crisis is a short-term problem. It evokes improvised remedies and palliatives. But real solutions call for long-term policies; prevention rather than cure, or cures which facilitate prevention. Ad-hoc policies have then to be seen as underpinnings of an integrated long-term solution strategy. If each crisis becomes an isolated problem to be somehow resolved, then this encourages a fragmented approach. The real danger is that priorities become dominated by problems of the immediate, and the fundamental task of change in the social framework is neglected, perhaps even suspended. When pressures build up for real changes in institutions and values, people are asked to hold their peace so that the immediate crisis can be dealt with. Such appeals for patience and order in the name of smooth functioning can often be clever rationalization of the status quo. Thus a crisis psychology provides succour and respite to forces that resist change.
Broader Problems:
Countries in crisisDomination of government policy-making by short-term considerations Narrower Problems:
Reactive aid programmesCrisis-oriented fundingCrisis oriented educationFailure to respond to emerging threats Related Problems:
Short-range planning for long-term development Aggravates:
Obstruction of nongovernmental organizations engaged on hazardous dutiesLack of security planning by nongovernmental organizations engaged on hazardous duties Subject(s):
Development → Development Education → Vocational guidance
Government → Politics
Management → Management
Management → Planning
Policy-making → Policy
Psychology → Psychology
Societal Problems → Emergencies
Societal Problems → Fire
Strategy → Strategy
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST