| Principles of disaster management lesson. 12: structuring organizations. | |
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PMID: 11513284 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This lesson discusses various structures for organizations that have functional roles in disaster responses, relief, and/or management activities. It distinguishes between pyramidal and matrix structures, and notes the advantages and disadvantages of each in relation to disasters. Span of control issues are dissected including the impact of the "P" factor on the performance of disaster managers and workers including its relationship to the coordination and control function. The development of a Table of Organization and how it relates to departmentalization within an organization also is provided. |
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Authors:
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F C Cuny |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Prehospital and disaster medicine Volume: 16 ISSN: 1049-023X ISO Abbreviation: Prehosp Disaster Med Publication Date: 2001 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-08-21 Completed Date: 2001-09-27 Revised Date: 2011-12-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8918173 Medline TA: Prehosp Disaster Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 102-9; quiz 110 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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INTERTECT, USA |
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Decision Making, Organizational Disaster Planning / organization & administration* Efficiency Emergency Medical Services / organization & administration* Humans Job Description Leadership Models, Organizational* Organizational Objectives Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care) Relief Work / organization & administration* |
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