The emergence of networked governance of knowledge activities is portrayed as one component of a more general shift from government to governance.This article suggests that a distinction can be drawn between networks and networked governance and provides some insights into the indicators that might help distinguish networked governance from networks.The distinction is applied empirically to eme...

This paper conducts a two-period dynamic analysis of sourcing mode choices for e-commerce projects implemented by large firms during 1999–2002. We 48 KISHORE, AGRAWAL, AND RAO differentiate e-commerce assets that are the focus of a sourcing decision in terms of whether they are in the growth or maturity stages. We also consider hybrid governance mechanisms, such as minority equity arrangements,...

BACKGROUND Health 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. METHO...

According to the literature, formal project governance often stops at the steering committee, which is also identified as the main link between the permanent and temporary organizations. Generally, top managers play an active role as sponsors in this committee until the project is approved and launched. Afterwards, the project execution is usually delegated, enabling middle managers to particip...

Global Governance has become a buzzword in the social sciences in general and in International Relations (IR) in particular. Many different phenomena, from the influence of civil society on international decision-making processes to the role of intergovernmental organisations and transnational corporations in world politics, are invoked as examples of global governance. However, upon closer ins...

Do media play any role in corporate governance? In this paper we argue that media pressure corporate managers and directors to behave in ways that are “socially acceptable”. Sometimes this coincides with shareholders’ value maximization, others not. We provide both anecdotal and systematic evidence that media affect companies’ policy toward the environment and the amount of corporate resources ...

Introduction Political and administration needs, particularly good organization, management and operation are among the drivers for developing Government institutions in all regions of the world; the Arab region is no exception. Institutions responsible for sectors, such as water, energy, agriculture are developed independently due, in part, to the focus of self-determining needs and the necess...

this study explores corporate governance practices within the context of the nigerian banking industry using instances of corporate governance lapses that resulted in part to the nigerian banking crises. we present multiple case analysis of publicly available documents and court papers (in the united kingdom and nigeria) to document instances of breach and areas of weakness in the existing nige...

BACKGROUND This paper contributes to research in health systems literature by examining the role of health boards in hospital governance. Health care ranks among the largest public sectors in OECD countries. Efficient governance of hospitals requires the responsible and effective use of funds, professional management and competent governing structures. In this study hospital governance practice...