Managing Networks of Twenty-First Century Organisations

by P. Perri, N. Goodwin, E. Peck, T. Freeman

Overview

The book presents a novel theory of how networks of organizations work, what varieties are possible and how their strengths and weaknesses differ. The argument is illustrated using four case studies in which networks of firms and organizations in defence contracting, biotechnology, health care and combating crime and disorder are examined. The book will be of major interest to scholars and students of business and management, public management, public policy, organizational sociology and to practising managers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349545131
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/27/2006
Edition description:	1st ed. 2006
Pages:	309
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

PERRI 6 is Professor of Social Policy at Nottingham Trent University, UK. He is author and co-author of over twenty books, and many more articles. He is best known for his work on joined-up government, on privacy and on public policy personal social networks. His recent books include E-Governance: Styles of Political Judgement in the Information Age Polity, and Towards Holistic Governance: The New Reform Agenda.

NICK GOODWIN is Senior Lecturer in Health Services Delivery and Organizational Research at the Health Services Research Unit, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. His key research interests lie in the organization and management of primary care, integrated care systems and care networks, and international health and development.

EDWARD PECK is Professor of Healthcare Partnerships, School of Public Policy, University of Birmingham, UK, and Director of the Health Services Management Centre, UK. He is especially interested in the theory and practice of organizational development. He recently published Organizational Development in Healthcare: Approaches, Innovations and Achievements.

TIM FREEMAN is Lecturer in Health Policy at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, UK. He teaches and publishes widely on topics related to governance, performance management and quality improvement.

Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables List of Boxes Preface Biographical Details Introduction PART 1 Theories of Inter-Organisational Relations Types of Networks An Integrated Theory of Networks Trust Between Organizations PART 2 Governing and Managing Across Networks: Tools and Strategies Learning and Leading Across Networks: Styles and Sensibilities PART 3 Networks in Defence Procurement and Supply Networks in Commercial Biotechnology Combating Crime, Disorder and Drugs Networks in Health Care PART 4 Comparisons and Conclusions Notes References Index