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Effective emergency management: reconsidering the bureaucratic approach

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  • 1Institute of Emergency Administration and Planning, University of North Texas, Denton 76203, USA.

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|December 1, 1995
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The traditional command and control model in emergency management is often ineffective. Flexible, loosely coupled organizational structures, like the Emergent Human Resources Model (EHRM), promote more successful disaster response.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency management
  • Organizational theory
  • Disaster response

Background:

  • The traditional command and control (C2) approach to emergency management, characterized by rigid hierarchies, has been widely implemented.
  • Decades of research indicate that C2 structures often result in suboptimal emergency response outcomes.
  • Alternative models are needed to address the complexities and dynamic nature of disaster situations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of the command and control approach with the Emergent Human Resources Model (EHRM) in emergency management.
  • To evaluate the impact of organizational structure on disaster response efficacy.
  • To identify key characteristics of effective emergency management frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of four decades of research on emergency management approaches.

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  • Comparative analysis of command and control structures versus the Emergent Human Resources Model (EHRM).
  • Synthesis of findings from previous studies and original research.

    • Main Results:

    • Rigid, bureaucratic command and control emergency management structures are consistently linked to ineffective disaster responses.
    • Flexible, malleable, and loosely coupled organizational configurations demonstrate superior effectiveness in managing disasters.
    • The Emergent Human Resources Model (EHRM) offers a more adaptable framework for emergency response.

    Conclusions:

    • The command and control model is inadequate for modern emergency management challenges.
    • Adopting flexible and loosely coupled organizational designs, such as the EHRM, is crucial for enhancing disaster response effectiveness.
    • Future emergency management strategies should prioritize adaptability and emergent structures over rigid hierarchies.