Networks in the Public Sector - A Multilevel Framework and Systematic Review

"Much of our social, political, and professional lives are motivated and influenced by the relationships we form with others. Networks play a critical role in shaping beliefs and behaviors as they provide the context through which information is acquired, shared meanings develop, activity is coordinated, and norms are established (Coleman, 1990; Friedkin & Johnsen, 2011; McLean, 2017). Given the fundamental role networks play in our lives, researchers have advocated that fields of inquiry adopt a network perspective (Considine, Lewis, & Alexander, 2009; Krackhardt & Brass, 1994; Robins, 2015)"--

List of contents

1. Levels of Analysis and the Multilevel Network Framework; 2. Systematic Review Process and Findings; 3. Network Formation; 4. Network Effects; 5. Conclusion.

Summary

In this Element, the authors develop the Multilevel Network Framework. The framework serves as (i) a conceptual tool to think more deeply about network dynamics, (ii) a research tool to assist in connecting data, theory, and empirical models, and (iii) a diagnostic tool to analyze and categorize bodies of research.

Foreword

Interested in networks? This Element creates a new conceptual framework and systematic review to better understand network processes.

Product details

• Authors: Qian Hu, Qian (University of Central Florida) Hu, David Krackhardt, David (Carnegie Mellon University Krackhardt, Krackhardt David, Alejandra Medina, Alejandra (University of Illinois Medina, Michael D. Siciliano, Michael D. (University of Illinois Siciliano, Weijie Wang
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9781009108416
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0910841-6
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Public and Nonprof; Elements in Public and Nonprofit Administration
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior, Organizational theory & behaviour, Organizational theory and behaviour, Civil service and public sector, Civil Service & Public Sector