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2011

Structural dynamics; network evolution; interorganizational networks; disaster response; coordination network; organizational change; network; position; emergency response management; network analysis; SOCIAL NETWORKS; COORDINATION; PERFORMANCE; ADAPTATION; CENTRALITY; CLIQUE; Public Administration

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Structural Dynamics Of Organizations During The Evolution Of Interorganizational Networks In Disaster Response, Alireza Abbasi, Naim Kapucu Jan 2011

Structural Dynamics Of Organizations During The Evolution Of Interorganizational Networks In Disaster Response, Alireza Abbasi, Naim Kapucu

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This study analyzes the evolution of interorganizational response networks over time. The study aims to investigate an organization's position and role as a result of the dynamic changes that occur through the evolution of interorganizational response networks. Social network analysis measures are applied in order to evaluate not only network structure and specifications but also an organizations focal structure and role changes over time. Using Hurricane Charley's coordination data of the activities of several organizations involved in the response process over time, the study evaluates networks and the organizations' network structural changes over a period of time. The results show …