Towards Effective Temporary Organizing in Crises: A Tale of a Control Command in Responding to COVID-19 in China

Yanwei Li () and Yunpeng Song
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Yanwei Li: Nanjing Normal University
Yunpeng Song: Qingdao University

Public Organization Review, 2024, vol. 24, issue 2, No 1, 449-470

Abstract: Abstract Control commands established by Chinese local governments to tackle COVID-19 proved effective in containing its spread nationwide. The primary interest in this contribution is to uncover the mechanism underlying the effectiveness of a control command established by Qingdao municipality in managing COVID-19. We conclude that the combination of five conditions, namely, task immersion, qualified team members, flexible organizing, high swift trust, and high operational representation, is sufficient to result in effective temporary organizing. Our study contributes to the policy and governance literature through adding building blocks to the explanation regarding the effectiveness of temporary organizations in managing crises.

Keywords: Temporary organization; Control command; Effectiveness; COVID-19; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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