Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Howard, Melissa M.
URN	etd-10072005-094814
Title	Organization and reorganization as manifestation of public policy : national security emergency management
Degree	PhD
Department	Public Administration and Public Affairs
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Wolf, James F. Committee Chair Blong, Clair K. Committee Member Kronenberg, Philip S. Committee Member Smith, Ruth Ann Committee Member Wamsley, Gary L. Committee Member
Keywords	Administrative agencies United States Reorganizati Administrative agencies United States Management
Date of Defense	1992-02-05
Availability	restricted
Abstract This dissertation discusses the administrative mechanisms used to execute the president's federal interagency program for national security emergency preparedness (NSEP). The research examines NSEP organizational history starting with its formal creation in 1933, and focusing on its most recent structure, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (during the 1978-1990 period). The dissertation explores formal organizations as manifestations of public policy. The critical events of recent NSEP history resulting in the redefinition of the public policy are the focus of this case study. The findings are: (1) that reorganization has been a significant aspect of NSEP history; (2) that the formal and informal relationship of an organization and its leadership with the White House constitute a critical aspect of organizational design; (3) that the task of coordination is a murky one rife with hazards; and (4) that the effectiveness of a reorganization can be undermined by its implementation.
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