Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory · 2007 · 3.8K citations · 79 references
ManagementOrganization StudiesStrategic ManagementInstitutional TheoryNetwork AdministrationOrganizationsGovernance FrameworksGovernance StructuresNetwork ManagementNetwork OrganizationNetwork StructureOrganizational NetworksNetwork GovernanceOrganizational Governance
The article investigates how governance shapes organizational network effectiveness by developing three distinct governance models, formulating propositions on their effectiveness conditions, and exploring their evolution. The authors construct three structural models of network governance, propose conditions for each model’s effectiveness, analyze the tensions they generate, and examine how management can mitigate those tensions. They find that each governance form generates specific tensions and that management can play a key role in addressing these tensions.
This article examines the governance of organizational networks and the impact of governance on network effectiveness. Three basic models, or forms, of network governance are developed focusing on their distinct structural properties. Propositions are formulated examining conditions for the effectiveness of each form. The tensions inherent in each form are then discussed, followed by the role that management may play in addressing these tensions. Finally, the evolution of governance is explored.
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