How Crises Model the Modern World

Lagadec, Patrick; Topper, Benjamin

doi:10.2991/jracr.2012.2.1.3

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“…It is therefore natural to wonder whether this body of concepts could be used in the field of contemporary crises, which also show these same features. This line of thought in terms of fractal geometry is not entirely new (Sornette, ), but it is worth giving it a second look as mega crises (Helsloot et al., ; Lagadec & Topper, ) are more than ever becoming the norm.…”

Section: A New Paradigm: Fractal Geometry For Crisis Theorymentioning

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Fractal Crises – A New Path for Crisis Theory and Management

Topper

Lagadec

2013

Contingencies & Crisis Mgmt

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This paper is a modest contribution to the vast exploration to be embarked upon as our maps appear increasingly outdated. We will first explore some outmoded ‘taken for granted’ assumptions and visions: this section aims to clarify why the crisis management world has profoundly changed and how the current understanding of crises and theoretical frameworks is becoming increasingly less adequate. Then, we will try to meet the second challenge of this special issue, by suggesting innovative approaches that will contribute to elaborate the building blocks of a theory of crisis management. We will propose a new theoretical framework, through the use of a fractal approach, following the footsteps of Benoit Mandelbrot, in order to rethink and capture the essence of the new theatre of operations that must be dealt with. Throughout, we will show how this original framework could be put into practice and what its limitations and perspectives are.

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Section: A New Paradigm: Fractal Geometry For Crisis Theorymentioning

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Fractal Crises – A New Path for Crisis Theory and Management

Topper

Lagadec

2013

Contingencies & Crisis Mgmt

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“…Globally, black swan events are becoming the norm and unlike other crises, are unprecedented (Lagadec and Topper 2012;Coombs 2020). The COVID-19 pandemic, one such crisis, has had a profound impact on organizations and people.…”

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Motivations of Volunteering during Crises—Perspectives of Polish Youths during the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis

Sengupta¹,

Verghese

Rys

2023

Administrative Sciences

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Volunteering work has always played a key role in dealing with crises around the world. Understanding the motivations behind volunteering during a crisis could not only explain such behaviour but also become a guide for the government for future policies, to non-governmental organizations for attracting and recruiting more volunteers, for companies to attract and engage young talent and for society to encourage volunteering more. The present military conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in an influx of over six million Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Given the phenomenal response of Polish people towards welcoming the Ukrainian refugees and, in general, the favourable attitude of the youth in Poland towards extending humanitarian aid to them, our present study examines the motivations of Polish youths behind volunteering during crises. The study also examined how volunteering has influenced their lives and future, besides understanding the barriers to volunteering. The research participants were Polish youths aged between 17–30 years of age. The participants were from both genders, students as well as working professionals. To take part, they had to prove that they took an active role in volunteering during a crisis and were able to share their personal stories and emotions in English. The findings of the research revealed normative, hedonic, eudaimonic and personal motivators behind volunteering during crises, with greater dominance of hedonic motivators, followed by normative, then eudaimonic and personal motivators. The influence of a mix of collectivist and individualistic cultures of Poland, with a progressive lean towards individualism, is clear in shaping the motivations behind the volunteering of these Polish youths. The role of intrinsic motivation is more pronounced when it comes to volunteering during crises.

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