TOWARDS AN EXOGENOUS THEORY OF PUBLIC NETWORK PERFORMANCE |
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| Authors: | PATRICK KENIS KEITH G. PROVAN |
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| Affiliation: | 1Patrick Kenis is in TiasNimbas Business School and the Department of Organization Studies, Tilburg University.;2Keith G. Provan is in the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona and the Department of Organization Studies, Tilburg University. |
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| Abstract: | This article offers insights into the complexity of assessing the performance of public networks. We have identified three so-called exogenous factors: form of the network, type of inception—whether the network was initially formed as voluntary or mandated—and developmental stage of the network. We argue that where a network stands on each of these factors will determine the appropriateness of specific criteria for assessing the performance of the network. |
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