TOWARDS AN EXOGENOUS THEORY OF PUBLIC NETWORK PERFORMANCE

TOWARDS AN EXOGENOUS THEORY OF PUBLIC NETWORK PERFORMANCE

This article offers insights into the complexity of assessing the performance of public networks. We have identified three so‐called exogenous factors: form of the network, type of inception—whether the network was initially formed as voluntary or mandated—and developmental stage of the network. We...

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Veröffentlicht in:Public administration (London) 2009-09, Vol.87 (3), p.440-456
Hauptverfasser: KENIS, PATRICK, PROVAN, KEITH G.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Criteria
Firm theory
Management
Network analysis
Networks
Organizational effectiveness
Policy making
Public administration
Public Sector
Public services
Studies
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Zusammenfassung:This article offers insights into the complexity of assessing the performance of public networks. We have identified three so‐called exogenous factors: form of the network, type of inception—whether the network was initially formed as voluntary or mandated—and developmental stage of the network. We argue that where a network stands on each of these factors will determine the appropriateness of specific criteria for assessing the performance of the network.
ISSN:0033-3298
1467-9299
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9299.2009.01775.x