The Dysfunctions of Markets, Hierarchies and Networks in the Meta-governance of Partnership

Entwistle, Thomas Walter; Bristow, Gillian; Hines, Frances; Donaldson, Sophie; Martin, Stephen James

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“…The most effective networks in our sample had such a balanced combination; while in seven out of 16 cases of the less effective networks such a balance was absence. The literature [27] has focused on tensions among governance mechanisms, but from a control perspective, especially in a complex health care environment, a balanced combination of governance mechanisms might increase rather than reduce network effectiveness [33]. Hence, our study does not confirm the findings of Entwistle et al [27], who point at hierarchy and contracts as sources of dysfunctions in networks.…”

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Do governance choices matter in health care networks?: an exploratory configuration study of health care networks

Willem

Gemmel

2013

BMC Health Serv Res

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BackgroundHealth care networks are widely used and accepted as an organizational form that enables integrated care as well as dealing with complex matters in health care. However, research on the governance of health care networks lags behind. The research aim of our study is to explore the type and importance of governance structure and governance mechanisms for network effectiveness.MethodsThe study has a multiple case study design and covers 22 health care networks. Using a configuration view, combinations of network governance and other network characteristics were studied on the level of the network. Based on interview and questionnaire data, network characteristics were identified and patterns in the data looked for.ResultsNeither a dominant (or optimal) governance structure or mechanism nor a perfect fit among governance and other characteristics were revealed, but a number of characteristics that need further study might be related to effective networks such as the role of governmental agencies, legitimacy, and relational, hierarchical, and contractual governance mechanisms as complementary factors.ConclusionsAlthough the results emphasize the situational character of network governance and effectiveness, they give practitioners in the health care sector indications of which factors might be more or less crucial for network effectiveness.

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“…The latter is typically associated with networks [14,15]. Relational governance refers to co-ordination based on trust, reciprocity, and common norms and values that are embedded in the relationships between the partners in networks [14,15,27-29]. Markets are governed by contracts and pricing mechanisms [30].…”

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Do governance choices matter in health care networks?: an exploratory configuration study of health care networks

Willem

Gemmel

2013

BMC Health Serv Res

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“…As noted in the literature review, collaboration is often merely a façade (Almog-Bar and Zychlinski 2012). While Brinkerhoff (2002) proposed that partnership be used as an ideal type against which all other relationships are measured (Brinkerhoff 2002), sometimes, as Entwistle et al (2007) found, NPOs were critical of their 'partnerships' with government. True collaboration was distorted due to the power differentials driven by hierarchical and market logics underpinning the contractual relationship.…”

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Modelling NPO–Government Relations: Australian case studies

Furneaux

Ryan

2014

Public Management Review

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Non-profit organizations (NPOs) are major providers of services in many fields of endeavour, and often receive financial support from government. This article investigates different forms of government/nonprofit funding relationships, with the viewpoint being mainly, though not exclusively, from the perspective of the non-profit agencies. While there are a number of existing typologies of government/NPO relations, these are dated and in need of further empirical analysis and testing. The article advances an empirically derived extension to current models of government/NPO relations. A future research agenda is outlined based on the constructs that underpin typologies, rather than discrete categorization of relationships.

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“…Besides the failures of coordination mechanisms and the possible mix of market, networks and hierarchies (Entwistle et al 2007), there is also discussion on the ambiguous nature of decision-making in governance networks. Rhodes (1997) claims that urban regeneration in the UK is characterised by an interdependent network of state and non-state actors that is undermining the power of the state.…”

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“…This is sometimes described as mixed-economy coordination (Bradach and Eccles 1989). These authors argue that each coordination mechanism has its advantages and disadvantages and the viability of a coordination mechanism depends on the characteristics of the actors involved, the issues at stake and context of decision-making (Entwistle et al 2007). …”

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Critical perspectives on network governance in urban regeneration, community involvement and integration

Bortel

Mullins

2009

J Hous and the Built Environ

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Significant claims have been made about the benefits of network governance and management in securing community involvement and assisting social integration in complex urban regeneration programmes. The move from vertical to horizontal forms of coordination, and the assumption of a more equal power distribution between participants, have combined with an emphasis on mutuality and trust to present networks as a promising mechanism for pluriform involvement and collective decision-making. Often this promise runs ahead of the evidence of how network governance functions in practice, the opportunities for different actors to influence the process and the often disappointing outcomes of joint decision-making. This special issue contributes to the 'second generation of research on governance networks' by tackling key questions relating to the sources of governance network failure and success. Building on the articles in this special issue, we explore these questions in relation to urban regeneration, community involvement and the integration of minority groups in The Netherlands, Sweden and England. This article reviews the articles in this special issue from the perspective of Klijn and Skelcher's (2007) four conjectures on democracy and governance networks and Sørensen and Torfing's (2007) four conditions for democratic anchorage. It also suggests ways in which the research agenda on networks in urban regeneration, community involvement and integration might be developed.

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The Dysfunctions of Markets, Hierarchies and Networks in the Meta-governance of Partnership

Cited by 58 publications

References 59 publications

Do governance choices matter in health care networks?: an exploratory configuration study of health care networks

Do governance choices matter in health care networks?: an exploratory configuration study of health care networks

Modelling NPO–Government Relations: Australian case studies

Critical perspectives on network governance in urban regeneration, community involvement and integration

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