Beyond resources and dynamic capabilities during disaster response: Response organizations in turbulent and networked environment: The case of a disaster response organization's simulated response to chemical spill disaster

Eula Bianca Villar, Francesc Miralles

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Abstract

Disaster Response Organizations (ROs) must sustain performance during times of disaster, which can be characterized as a 'mess' of interrelated problems. This study seeks to understand how coordination performance of response organizations in a disaster environment is assessed through a sound theoretical framework. Dynamic Capabilities Theory is widely used as a theoretical perspective to explain sustained organizational performance in dynamic environments. In this work, the theory is applied and tested to a simulated Chemical Disaster Spill of a Barcelona-based Disaster Response Organization. The case surfaced the limited applicability of the theory. Thus, insights on potential constructs that may be needed to extend the Dynamic Capabilities Theory are brought forth. Borrowing from other fields, the authors found preliminary empirical evidence to use a theoretical perspective based on improvisational and networked/collaborative capabilities. These results may benefit ROs by providing a better understanding of how they can sustain coordination performance in turbulent and networked environments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management, HNICEM 2014 - 7th HNICEM 2014 Joint with 6th International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, co-located with 10th ERDT Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479940219
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2014 7th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management, HNICEM 2014 - Joint with 6th International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, co-located with 10th ERDT Conference - Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan, Philippines
Duration: 12 Nov 201416 Nov 2014

Publication series

Name2014 International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management, HNICEM 2014 - 7th HNICEM 2014 Joint with 6th International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, co-located with 10th ERDT Conference

Conference

Conference2014 7th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management, HNICEM 2014 - Joint with 6th International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, co-located with 10th ERDT Conference
Country/TerritoryPhilippines
CityPuerto Prinsesa, Palawan
Period12/11/1416/11/14

Keywords

  • Coordination Performance
  • Disaster Management
  • Dynamic Capabilities Theory
  • Improvisational Capabilities

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