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Managing Networks of Twenty-First Century Organisations

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  • © 2006

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Authors:
  1. Perri Six

    1. College of Business, Law & Social Sciences,, Nottingham Trent University, UK

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  2. Nick Goodwin

    1. Health Services Research Unit, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK

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  3. Edward Peck

    1. Health Services Management Centre, School of Public Policy University of Birmingham, UK

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  4. Tim Freeman

    1. Health Services Management Centre, School of Public Policy University of Birmingham, UK

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 1-12

  3. Part I

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 13-13
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    2. Theories of Inter-organisational Relations

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 15-29

    3. Types of Networks

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 30-42

    4. An Integrated Theory of Networks

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 43-82

    5. Trust between Organisations

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 83-118

  4. Part II

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 119-119
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    2. Governing and Managing Across Networks: Tools and Strategies

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 121-150

    3. Learning and Leading Across Networks: Styles and Sensibilities

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 151-171

  5. Part III

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173
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    2. Networks in Defence Procurement and Supply

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 175-195

    3. Networks in Commercial Biotechnology

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 196-210

    4. Combating Crime, Disorder and Drugs

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 211-228

    5. Networks in Health Care

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 229-248

  6. Part IV

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 249-249
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    2. Comparisons and Conclusions

      • Perri Six, Nick Goodwin, Edward Peck, Tim Freeman
      Pages 251-266

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 267-309
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About this book

The book presents a novel theory of how networks of organizations work, what varieties are possible and how their strengths and weaknesses differ. The argument is illustrated using four case studies in which networks of firms and organizations in defence contracting, biotechnology, health care and combating crime and disorder are examined. The book will be of major interest to scholars and students of business and management, public management, public policy, organizational sociology and to practising managers.

Authors and Affiliations

  • College of Business, Law & Social Sciences,, Nottingham Trent University, UK

    Perri Six

  • Health Services Research Unit, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK

    Nick Goodwin

  • Health Services Management Centre, School of Public Policy University of Birmingham, UK

    Edward Peck, Tim Freeman

About the authors

PERRI 6 is Professor of Social Policy at Nottingham Trent University, UK. He is author and co-author of over twenty books, and many more articles. He is best known for his work on joined-up government, on privacy and on public policy personal social networks. His recent books include E-Governance: Styles of Political Judgement in the Information Age Polity, and Towards Holistic Governance: The New Reform Agenda.

NICK GOODWIN is Senior Lecturer in Health Services Delivery and Organizational Research at the Health Services Research Unit, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. His key research interests lie in the organization and management of primary care, integrated care systems and care networks, and international health and development.

EDWARD PECK is Professor of Healthcare Partnerships, School of Public Policy, University of Birmingham, UK, and Director of the Health Services Management Centre, UK. He is especially interested in the theory and practice of organizational development. He recently published Organizational Development in Healthcare: Approaches, Innovations and Achievements.

TIM FREEMAN is Lecturer in Health Policy at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, UK. He teaches and publishes widely on topics related to governance, performance management and quality improvement.

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