What if Hurricane Katrina Hit in 2020? The Need for Strategic Management of Disasters

被引:42
作者
McGuire, Michael [1 ]
Schneck, Debra [1 ]
机构
[1] Indiana Univ, Sch Publ & Environm Affairs, Bloomington, IN 47405 USA
关键词
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT;
D O I
10.1111/j.1540-6210.2010.02273.x
中图分类号
C93 [管理学]; D035 [国家行政管理]; D523 [行政管理]; D63 [国家行政管理];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ; 1204 ; 120401 ;
摘要
What would another Hurricane Katrina bring in 2020? Is government at all levels ready for such an event? This essay argues that learning to manage actions supporting disaster response and recovery operations consistently and effectively requires strategic, not reactive, thinking. It adopts a framework based in issues focused thinking, externally focused management, and opportunity-seeking behavior to examine the complex mix of individuals, organizations, and actions involved in response and recovery. The authors conclude that strides have been made since Katrina, but the development of greater strategic capacity is a necessary prerequisite to effective disaster management in the future.
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页码:S201 / S207
页数:7
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