Emergency inter‐organizational relationships

1 December 1997

journal article
Published by Emerald Publishing in Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal

Vol. 6 (5) , 305-310
https://doi.org/10.1108/09653569710193736

Abstract

Reviews the inter‐organizational co‐operation that may be required during an emergency. Looks at the diverse cultures of diffferent organizations together with legislation and bureaucratic procedures that need to be considered in order for this process to take place. Reinforces the need to develop an exchange model of co‐ordination. Reviews number of salient findings regarding emergency services and suggests directions that may improve inter‐organizational relationships.

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