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# [\[CM\] \[SMU\] \[C6\] \[CRA\] Crisis Scenario Risk Assessment](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/en-sg/ebook-cm/cm-smu-c6-cra-crisis-scenario-risk-assessment)

 Written by [Moh Heng Goh](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/en-sg/ebook-cm/author/moh-heng-goh) | 13 Feb, 2025 5:47:50 AM

### **Chapter 6-1: Crisis Scenario Risk Assessment**

Here’s a structured list of potential crisis scenarios that could affect Singapore Management University (SMU), tailored to Singapore’s context and organized by the provided risk categories:

#### **Natural Disasters**

- **Pandemic Resurgence**: A new COVID-19-like outbreak leading to campus closures or hybrid learning disruptions.
- **Flash Floods**: Heavy monsoon rains cause flooding in the downtown campus area, damaging infrastructure or blocking access.
- **Haze Crisis**: Toxic haze from regional forest fires (e.g., Indonesia) impacting air quality and outdoor activities.
- **Severe Thunderstorms**: Extreme weather damaging campus facilities, trees, or power lines.
- **Prolonged Heatwaves**: Extreme heat disrupting outdoor events, exams, or student well-being.

#### **Security Threats**

- **Cyberattacks**: Ransomware targeting SMU’s IT systems, compromising student/faculty data or disrupting online learning.
- **Terrorism Threat:** A high-profile incident near SMU’s city-centre campus prompted lockdowns or evacuations.
- **Violent Intruder**: An active shooter or hostile individual entering campus buildings.
- **Protests/Unrest**: Student-led demonstrations (e.g., over political or social issues) escalating into clashes or disruptions.
- **Unauthorized Access**: Breaches of restricted areas (e.g., administrative offices or data centres) leading to theft or sabotage.

#### **Operational Disruptions**

- **IT System Collapse**: Server failures during exam registration or virtual learning sessions.
- **Power Outages**: Prolonged blackouts in key buildings, halting lectures, research, or administrative work.
- **Supply Chain Delays**: Shortages of critical resources (e.g., lab equipment, cafeteria supplies) due to global/logistical issues.
- **Public Transport Breakdown**: Major MRT disruptions affecting student/staff commutes to the downtown campus.
- **Construction Mishaps**: Accidents in nearby infrastructure projects (e.g., tunnelling) causing noise, dust, or safety hazards.

#### **Reputational Crises**

- **Academic Misconduct**: Plagiarism or research fraud scandals involving faculty or students.
- **Social Media Backlash**: Viral controversies (e.g., offensive remarks by staff/students, insensitive policies).
- **Mishandled Harassment Cases**: Poor institutional response to discrimination or sexual misconduct allegations.
- **Data Breach**: Leak of sensitive student/faculty information (e.g., admissions data, financial records).
- **Partnership Scandals**: Ethical controversies involving corporate sponsors or international collaborations.

#### **Health and Safety Incidents**

- **Disease Outbreaks**: Cluster infections (e.g., dengue, norovirus) linked to campus facilities.
- **Mental Health Emergencies**: Student suicides or stress-related crises tied to academic pressure.
- **Food Poisoning**: Contaminated meals at campus eateries cause mass illness.
- **Event Accidents**: Injuries during festivals, sports, or orientation activities.
- **Chemical Spills**: Hazardous material leaks in labs (e.g., business analytics or computing facilities).

#### **Singapore-Specific Considerations**

- SMU’s urban location increases exposure to **downtown flooding** and **high-profile security threats**.
- Heavy reliance on digital infrastructure heightens vulnerability to **cyberattacks**.
- International student demographics raise risks tied to **visa issues** or **cross-cultural tensions**.

### Summing Up ...

This list balances global university risks with Singapore’s unique environmental, social, and operational context. Given SMU's compact, interconnected campus, mitigation strategies should prioritize adaptability and rapid response.

 

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