Literature Review of Conceptual Span of Control: The Perspective of Emergency Management

Abstract

Disaster preparedness is critical for businesses and communities. However, many entities still need to prepare. In response, some communities have utilized voluntary accreditation programs such as the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) to assess their ability to respond to disasters. In contrast, others have relied on internal resources. Given the concurrent implementation of evidence-based practices (EBP), Ramifications of this change still need to be considered, despite the need for existing research on rubrics for control decisions within community corrections agencies. For example, individuals who perceived a high control ratio span in a typical community corrections environment would challenge implementing a practical EBP approach. Furthermore, public entities have been charged with assessing their readiness and identifying strengths and areas of weakness as a requirement for receiving federal funding and Homeland Security grants. Policy and practical implications are discussed.