Information Communication Technology Utilization For Effective Emergency Management Networks

Keywords

Communication; coordination; emergency management networks; information communication technology

Abstract

Effective communication and coordination are crucial aspects of emergency management. This study examines how organizational representatives perceive information communication technologies (ICTs) in communication and coordination with other organizations. Furthermore, it investigates whether the centrality of organizations in emergency management networks relates to ICT utilization. We found that although many central organizations in emergency preparedness networks have high levels of ICT utilization, ICTs are underused by central organizations in friendship networks and emergency response networks. An organization’s level of ICT utilization needs to match its organizational goal, mission, structure, ICT capacity, and the role that it plays within emergency management networks.

Publication Date

3-15-2016

Publication Title

Public Management Review

Volume

18

Issue

3

Number of Pages

323-348

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2014.969762

Socpus ID

84953635404 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84953635404

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