Researcher Information: Bahadir Sahin
Department of Public Affairs
bahadir@mail.ucf.edu
+ (1) 646-220-0628 (cell)
I. PROJECT TITLE: Factors Influencing Effectiveness of Crisis Management Networks: A Comparative Perspective
II. INTRODUCTION: Increased number of manmade and natural disasters forces the policy makers to make more effective crisis management policies. Since the crisis management cannot be conducted by one single entity, it is a collaborative network effort among first responder public organizations, nonprofit disaster relief institutions and other public and private entities. Ineffective crisis management policies coordinating the response and recovery efforts will result in failures that cost numerous human lives and great material damages to public and private infrastructures. The disasters will occur in a more increasing rate in the future (e.g. Iowa Floods in June 2008). The crisis management policies and organizations should be ready for worse conditions to be more effective and to save more human lives and hinder more property damage in future disasters.
Based on this information from the literature, you will be asked 25 questions regarding the organizational conditions you are in. It will probably take 10 minutes of your time. Your participation is greatly appreciated. If you requested it (by mail, e-mail, or phone), the researcher will also provide a copy of consent form to you.
III. Your confidentiality will be guarded.
If you have any questions about participation into this research project, you may file a claim with UCF Environmental Health & Safety, Risk and Insurance Office, P.O. Box 163500, Orlando, FL 32816-3500 (407) 823-6300.
IV. If you have any other questions, you may also contact the principal investigator:
Thomas Wan
Professor and Director
Doctoral Program in Public Affairs
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