This quantitative study included participants from the field of firefighting, specifically in wildfire fighting. While recognizing that wildfire management involves various industries and managers that do not physically fight the fires, the study focused specifically on those who come in contact with fires.
Using some of the theory behind HROs, the authors sought to understand the process involved in fighting fires, and the application of these methods in other industries. I intend to utilize results from other industries to support application of HRO theory in healthcare. This study provides a useful example of applying HRO theory across different fields.
Barton, M. A., & Sutcliffe, K. M. (2009). Overcoming dysfunctional momentum: Organizational safety as a social achievement. Human Relations, 62(9), 1327-1356. doi:10.1177/0018726709334491