Networks in Public Administration Scholarship: Understanding Where We Are and Where We Need to Go

Isett, Kimberley R.; Mergel, Ines; LeRoux, Kelly; Mischen, Pamela A.; Rethemeyer, R. Karl

doi:10.1093/jopart/muq061

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“…Seeds for the study were identified based on consultations with domain experts as well as recent reviews, including Berry et al (2004) and Isett et al (2011). Because snowball samples move forward in time, the seeds chosen are between 10 and 15 years old (see Table 1).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In order to address this lack of coherence, scholars have regularly made efforts to organize this literature either by offering analytical frameworks (Agranoff and McGuire, 1998;Klijn, 1996; or by extensive literature reviews (Berry et al, 2004;Isett et al, 2011;Provan et al, 2007;Robinson, 2006). We go beyond the previous research by examining a representative set of articles in public administration to refine a research taxonomy that sorts publications into coherent clusters based upon the outcomes explained in the studies.…”

Section: Network Research Lacks Coherencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Networks in Public Administration: Current scholarship in review

Lecy¹,

Mergel²,

Schmitz³

2013

Public Management Review

157

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Network-focused research in public administration has expanded rapidly over the past two decades. This rapid growth has created come confusion about terminology and approaches to research in the field. We organize the network literature in public administration using compact citation networks to identify coherent subdomains focused on (1) policy formation, (2) governance and (3) policy implementation. We trace how these domains differ in their approach to defining the role of networks, relationships and actors and to what extent the articles apply formal network analysis techniques. Based on a subsequent content analysis of the sample articles, we identify promising research awnues focused on the wider adoption of methods derived from social network analysis and the conditions under which networks actually deliver improved results.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Network Research Lacks Coherencementioning

confidence: 99%

Networks in Public Administration: Current scholarship in review

Lecy¹,

Mergel²,

Schmitz³

2013

Public Management Review

157

143

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“…Facing this situation, networks tend to adopt more formal modes of governance, as Lead Organization or NAO (Provan & Kenis, 2008). Isett, Mergel, Leroux, Mischen and Rethemeyer (2011) reinforce Provan and Kenis' (2008) perspective, mentioning that networks begin with an informal common structure and tend to become more formal over time.…”

Section: Dependencymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Survival of Interorganizational Networks: A Proposal Based on Resource Dependence Theory

Klein

Pereira

2016

RAM, Rev. Adm. Mackenzie

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Este artigo pode ser copiado, distribuído, exibido, transmitido ou adaptado desde que citados, de forma clara e explícita, o nome da revista, a edição, o ano e as páginas nas quais o artigo foi publicado originalmente, mas sem sugerir que a RAM endosse a reutilização do artigo. Esse termo de licenciamento deve ser explicitado para os casos de reutilização ou distribuição para terceiros. Não é permitido o uso para fins comerciais. Professor of Business Administration at the Universidade de Cruz Alta (Unicruz).Rodovia Municipal Jacob Della Méa, Km 5.6, Parada Benito, BRENO AUGUSTO DINIZ PEREIRA Doctor in Business Administration from the College of Business Administration at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Professor of Business Administration at the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM).Avenida Roraima, 1.000, Prédio 74C, Camobi, Santa Maria -RS -Brasil -CEP 97105-900 ISSN 1678-6971 (on-line) • http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1678-69712016/administracao.v17n4p153-175. Submissão: 30 out. 2015. Aceitação: 3 maio 2016. Sistema de avaliação: às cegas dupla (double blind review ABSTRACTPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to depict a theoretical proposal for analyzing the influence of three facets of an organization's dependence on the survival of interorganizational networks: on the environment, on the other members and on the network. Originality/gap/relevance/implications: This paper assists business leaders in showing the dependence tensions of enterprises on the market and networks. The understanding of relational changes and benefits provided by the network during its evolution also has an impact on enterprises' dependency. This paper is therefore original as it makes the contribution essential to a nascent stream of research. Key methodological aspects:The conceptualization of this study is based on the Resource Dependence Theory to direct network survival. The methodology of the paper is based on a theoretical essay for the formation of an analytical background of the subject. It presents an insight in a manner that sheds light on the subject and sets the stage for future research. Summary of key results: Does not apply. In this article, we did not make an empirical investigation. Key considerations/conclusions: The conceptualization of this study has been based solely on the Resource Dependency Theory to direct network survival. Furthermore, additional research is needed to empirically validate the framework.

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“…The problem solving takes place in complex games and networks where each actor behaves strategically, guided by diverging or conflicting perceptions and rules (Koppenjan & Klijn, 2004) & (Isett, et al, 2011). To illustrate, the government, public and private organisations are challenged with these long-dated controversies over complex socio-problems.…”

Section: Policy Network: Evolution and Conceptsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Hence networks are embedded in a specific policy context, and the behaviour of network actors is defined by that particular context' (Isett, et al, 2011). Perhaps formal networks arise from diverse institutional forms that subsist on diverse funding stream that carry differing regulations and rules for implementation.…”

Section: Networked Politics In Afghanistanmentioning

confidence: 99%

An examination of networked politics and the policy process at the High Peace Council (HPC) of Afghanistan / Reza Kateb.

2012

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The study seeks to examine networked politics and the policy process at the High Peace Council (HPC) of Afghanistan. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted to gain understanding of the experiences and perceptions of being in a networked politics. The aim of dissertation is to address this question: What network of contact the HPC of Afghanistan is using to strike a peace deal with the Taliban and other armed groups? Through supporting literature this study examined the networked politics and policy network relations in post conflict society. The study found that HPC publicises the government's objectives for gaining public support. Within the umbrella of HPC, the study indentified four categories of negotiation networks dealing with the armed oppositions: (i) between the Taliban and the Afghan government, (ii) between the Taliban and the U.S. government (iii) between the U.S. and the Pakistan governments and (iv) between the Afghan and Pakistani governments including the regional and neighbouring countries. The study also found that most participants are devoted to their own political networks, and ethnical interests while negotiating with the insurgents group rather having a common agenda.

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Networks in Public Administration Scholarship: Understanding Where We Are and Where We Need to Go

Cited by 355 publications

References 60 publications

Networks in Public Administration: Current scholarship in review

Networks in Public Administration: Current scholarship in review

The Survival of Interorganizational Networks: A Proposal Based on Resource Dependence Theory

An examination of networked politics and the policy process at the High Peace Council (HPC) of Afghanistan / Reza Kateb.

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