Gabriel L. AdkinsTyler J. ThorntonKevin Blake2016-01-142016-03-302016-01-142016-03-302009-07-01Adkins, G. L., Thornton, T. J., & Blake, K. (2009). A Content Analysis Investigating Relationships Between Communication and Business Continuity Planning. Journal of Business Communication, 46(3), 362-403. doi: 10.1177/0021943609333525http://hdl.handle.net/11244/24849This study provides an exploratory content analysis of business continuity planning (BCP) literature. The researchers systematically sampled multiple databases and codified artifacts using a set of variables developed by the research team. Based on the analysis, arguments are presented concerning the nature of BCP, the state of the BCP literature, and the nature of the conversations taking place in regard to BCP among academics, government/legal institutions, the media, and trade industries. Finally, the researchers demonstrate gaps in the current knowledge on BCP and suggest future directions for applied and theoretical research.en-USbusiness continuitycontent analysisrisk managementdisaster preparednessknowledge managementResearch Article10.1177/0021943609333525false