Interoperable Communications Systems: Governance and Risk

Abstract

This thesis explores how shared governance mitigates risk related to multi-agency, multi-discipline interoperable radio communications projects. Case study research focused on two California counties, Marin and Monterey, to discover how shared governance emerged to mitigate financial, managerial and discipline risk. The significance of this research identifies the elements of shared governance that can lead to the successful implementation of interoperable radio communications projects. Findings indicate that shared governance emerges over time and is influenced by existing professional relationships. Metaleaders are individuals take the sum of their professional experience (roles) and use that experience to facilitate shared need and common understanding between all participants. Finally, public safety tradition and culture will impact the development of shared governance solutions and can inhibit or facilitate shared governance solutions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA514243

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Aspland

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Case Studies
  • Commerce
  • Communication Systems
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Administration
  • Public Safety
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Safety
  • Teamwork

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Systems Analysis and Design