Organizational Behavior in Disasters and Implications for Disaster Planning. Volume 1, Number 2

Abstract

This monograph explores issues surrounding organizational behavior in disasters and its implications for future disaster planning. Emphasized are misconceptions about human and organizational behavior during large- and small- scale disasters, mythological beliefs that weaken disaster plans because they are not based on scientific evidence, and general principles that can be applied to enhance the effectiveness of disaster preparedness planning for natural and technological hazards.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA225919

Entities

People

  • Enrico L. Quarantelli

Organizations

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Communication Systems
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Disaster Management
  • Disasters
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • Environmental Protection
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Human Behavior
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • New York
  • Social Sciences
  • United States

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Theoretical Analysis.