Power and conflict in network governance: exclusive and inclusive forms of network administrative organizations

Asa Maron and Avishai Benish

Public Management Review, 2022, vol. 24, issue 11, 1758-1778

Abstract: Scholars often view conflict management in governance networks as a consensus-seeking practice in which managers attempt to resolve disputes and advance collective network goals. In contrast, this article uses a power-based perspective to explore how different power strategies – adversarial and cooperative – may be applied to manage conflict and disagreements in networks. Using qualitative empirical evidence from two Israeli governance networks, it postulates these strategies lead to different types of network administrative organizations (NAOs) – exclusive and inclusive – which may enhance or obstruct inter-organizational collaboration. The article uses the case studies to evaluate the ensuing implications for networks‘ endurance, legitimacy, and performance.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2021.1930121

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