Technocratic Approach In Emergency Management

1. Theory, like many things in emergency management, does not have a single definition or a single way to view it within the terms of emer. It may vary with the different points and research that are trying to be explained or studied. Many have given their own definition of theory, some are similar, and some could be different in many ways or with its characteristics. Theory can mean ideals or preferred conditions or an attempt to try and clarify academic information. The building blocks of a theory include definitions, concept, principle, classifications, typologies, models, and casual relationships (McEntire 2004). Concepts describe the facts but can still be seen as a theory such the emergency life cycle. Categorizing uses different characteristics in order to group and create a
The technocratic/hazards approach to disaster is more closely based on physical and information aspects of disasters/hazards. With this approach there is a lot more emphasis on characteristics such as: magnitude, frequency, duration, areal extent, speed of onset, spatial distribution and temporal spacing. This allows for researchers to be focused on the relationship between humans and the physical hazards to humans, caused by the disaster. The risk analysis for this approach is more on a scientific based. Within the technocratic/hazard approach, they are not indistinguishable terms. When it comes to people within this approach they are seen almost like a hinderance, because they are not able to perceive or understand the risks. This perspective places a big emphasis on the lack of knowledge of the people, they cannot possibly now enough to see the true risks and problems disasters/hazards. People are unable to make their own decisions thus they should be advised by professionals, however there would still be those who choose to ignore the input of experts. The disaster/hazard approach allows for more informed and knowledgeable decisions to be proposed and to a more effective