Interest in networks in the fields of public management and policy has grown to encompass a wide array of phenomena. However, we lack a stable and empirically verifiable taxonomy for delineating one network class from another. The authors propose all networks and multi-organizational collaborative e...

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Main Authors:	Nowell, Branda ca. 20./21. Jh (Author), Milward, H. Brinton ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2022
Series:	Cambridge elements
Subjects:	Public administration Policy sciences
Online Access:	BSB01 FWS01 FWS02 UBG01 Volltext
Summary:	Interest in networks in the fields of public management and policy has grown to encompass a wide array of phenomena. However, we lack a stable and empirically verifiable taxonomy for delineating one network class from another. The authors propose all networks and multi-organizational collaborative entities can be sorted into three taxonomic classes: structural-oriented, system-oriented, and purpose-oriented. This Element reviews the intellectual disciplinary histories that have informed our understanding of each of the three classes of networks. It then offers a taxonomic description of each of the three classes of networks. Finally, it provides a field guide for empirically classifying networks. The authors hope is the taxonomy presented will serve as a tool to allow the field to quicken the pace of learning both within and across classes. When we are able to compare apples to apples and avoid inadvertent comparison of apples and oranges, we all get smarter faster
Item Description:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 10 Jun 2022)
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (92 Seiten)
ISBN:	9781108987646
DOI:	10.1017/9781108987646