Collective decision-making for developing emergency management capabilities
International Journal of Emergency Services
ISSN: 2047-0894
Article publication date: 16 March 2020
Issue publication date: 10 July 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to explore the applicability of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to collective decision-making of local and state disaster managers for their efficient and effective allocation of limited financial resources.
Design/methodology/approach
For the implementation of AHP, this study conducted an AHP survey with state and local disaster managers in post-Katrina Louisiana, the USA.
Findings
The AHP analysis disclosed a preference gap between local and state managers. It also identified frequent interaction with partners, leadership and communication, as the most critical capabilities to develop for effective emergency management.
Research limitations/implications
This study discussed the value of consistent and careful management of the collaborative relationship. This study is context-specific in disaster type (Hurricane) and locality (Louisiana). Other AHP studies or similar multi-criteria decision-making models should be implemented in different contexts.
Originality/value
Even with clear advantages of collective decision-making in the emergency management field, a model for collective decision-making has been rare. This study explored the applicability of AHP to the collective decision-making for the efficient and effective allocation of limited financial resources.
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Acknowledgements
Funding source: The National Research Foundation of Korea supported this work [NRF-2018S1A5A8030824].
Citation
Oh, N. (2020), "Collective decision-making for developing emergency management capabilities", International Journal of Emergency Services, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 179-202. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJES-06-2019-0025
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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