Respond to the following questions.

A way to mitigate the inaccuracy of information during group decision-making is to have a representative in the group that can speak to the situation at hand.  Subject matter experts are essential personnel for decision-making groups.  Each individual offers a different level of experience, knowledge, and bias that can generate better discussions toward the appropriate decision.  When disseminated information differs among the experts, timeliness becomes a victim to the circumstances surrounding the ability to influence the group on a decision.  Rather than using their expertise to problem solve, bad information effectively will become the focal point as each expert attempts to gather better and/or more accurate details regarding the development of the emergency.

• What is another way to help mitigate the inaccuracy of information during group decision-making?  How does it help with problem-solving? Minimum of a 150 words response

Man-made hazards include events such as cyber-attacks, terrorism, biological threats, civil disorder, and arson, to name a few.

• Talk briefly about how the U.S. has seen a rise in cyber-attacks.  How does it affect Emergency Managers when it comes to preparedness and mitigation?Minimum of a 125 words response