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As Japan tries to cope with the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, Evan and his guests ask how business can prepare for the unexpected.

17 Mar
2011
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Creative Commons Image DVIDSHUB under CC-BY licence Two cars thrown together by the force of the tsunami that hit Japan, March 2011 The view from the top of business, presented by Evan Davis and produced by the BBC and The Open University. The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies.

This week, Evan's top executive guests include two hoteliers and a soft drinks manufacturer. They discuss recent events in Japan, and explore to what extent companies can really prepare for major disasters.

They also reveal how much they know about life on the shop floor and where the problems lie.

The Bottom Line can be heard on BBC Radio 4 on Thursdays and Saturdays, or via Listen Again; the same episodes can be seen on the BBC News Channel at weekends and via BBC iPlayer.

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