TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to study major man‐made system disasters and to suggest a solution for filling the noted gaps in control systems interfaces and to render those vital considerations for the next‐generation disaster management control systems.Design/methodology/approach– This research analyzes the nature of large‐scale disasters and observes that most man‐made system disasters are composed of many related events that interact with one another.Findings– The findings show evidence of a common path to catastrophe. These functional failures resulted from the information gaps that eventually contribute to the development of a tragedy. Because of the intricate interconnections among related events of a developed calamity, an integrated approach to man‐made disaster detection and prevention as well as emergency management is required.Practical implications– Conducting an analysis of the typical contingency control structures, the authors suggest that disaster or emergency managers adopt a pessimistic and quasi‐intelligent orientation to monitor and control critical systems.Originality/value– This research presents a generic threat‐driven disaster management control system design with advanced model bases and decision support technologies to enhance conventional disaster management control systems and to supplement management responses so that the sphere and magnitude of damage can be minimized.
VL  - 17
IS  - 2
SN  - 0965-3562
DO  - 10.1108/09653560810872550
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560810872550
AU  - Tarn J. Michael
AU  - Wen H. Joseph
AU  - Shih Stephen C.
PY  - 2008
Y1  - 2008/01/01
TI  - A theoretical perspective of man‐made system disasters: Social‐technical analysis and design
T2  - Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 256
EP  - 280
Y2  - 2024/04/20
ER  -