Impact of computer disasters on information management: a study

Primary data based on a sample of 274 executives was analyzed to assess the impact of computer disasters on information management. Company type‐wise impact of computer disasters on information management practices was examined by applying one‐way ANOVA. It was found that information management practices in all types of companies were adversely affected by the occurrence of computer disasters. Virus and hardware faults were the disasters that ocurred the most. It was further found that disasters incidence level was more in both types of Indian companies than multinational companies (MNCs). So, adverse impact of computer disasters on information management practices was found comparatively greater in Indian companies than MNCs. Specifically, Indian companies were more adversely affected in collecting, organizing, processing, and maintaining of information.