INSIDE NETWORKS: A PROCESS VIEW ON MULTI-ORGANISATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCES AND NETWORKS

Tobias Gossling

ISBN 10: 184542784X / ISBN 13: 9781845427849

Published by Edward Elgar Publishing, 2007

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Synopsis:

This book advances our understanding of interaction processes in multi-organisational partnerships, alliances and networks. By adopting a relational approach on collaboration, control, learning, conflict in and failure of inter-organisational relationships and networks, the book attempts to fill an existing gap in the literature. In so doing, it poses and answers leading questions such as: Which processes matter inside inter-organisational relationships and networks? What are the consequences of relations within them?

The contributors' approach is relatively novel in the field of network studies: the process or relational stance taken complements existing knowledge on structural characteristics of inter-organisational relationships and networks. A number of key processes essential to their functioning and performance are addressed, and a future research agenda for structuralist, interactionist and combined approaches is recommended.

Academics and practitioners focussing on organisation studies in general, and inter-organisational network research more specifically, will find this book a compelling read, as will consultants in inter-organisational collaboration and relationships.

About the Author: Edited by Tobias Gössling, Department of Strategy and CSR Centre of Excellence, KEDGE Business School, France, Leon Oerlemans, Professor and Rob Jansen, Lecturer, Department of Organisation Studies, Tilburg University, the Netherlands

Bibliographic Details

Title: INSIDE NETWORKS: A PROCESS VIEW ON ...
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Brand New