Professional Associations as Networks: How Informal Networking Characterizes Inter-Agency Collaboration from a Social Psychology Perspective

IF 3.2 3区管理学 Q1 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Administration & Society Pub Date : 2024-07-30 DOI:10.1177/00953997241264167

Zheng Yang

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Abstract

Relatively little empirical and theoretical research in public management explores the roles of professional associations in collaborative governance and inter-governmental relationships. Drawing on network perspectives and social psychology literature, this study aims to bridge the gap by examining the case of the Los Angeles County Management Council (LACMC) and theorizing about the characteristics of inter-agency collaboration that is derived from local professional associations. Results from the qualitative analysis reveal five key themes: relational comfort and affect-based trust, autonomy and spontaneity in knowledge sharing, shared identity and group cohesion, enhanced system awareness, and informal accountability.

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作为网络的专业协会：从社会心理学角度看非正式网络如何体现机构间合作的特点

公共管理领域探讨专业协会在合作治理和政府间关系中的作用的经验和理论研究相对较少。本研究以网络视角和社会心理学文献为基础，旨在通过研究洛杉矶县管理委员会（LACMC）的案例，从理论上探讨地方专业协会在机构间合作中的特点，从而弥补这一空白。定性分析的结果揭示了五个关键主题：关系舒适度和基于情感的信任、知识共享的自主性和自发性、共同的身份认同和团体凝聚力、增强的系统意识以及非正式问责制。

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Administration & Society PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION-

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4.50

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4.30%

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期刊介绍： Administration & Society seeks to further the understanding of public and human service organizations, their administrative processes, and their effect on society. The journal publishes empirically oriented research reports and theoretically specific articles that synthesize or contribute to the advancement of understanding and explanation in these fields. Of particular interest are (1) studies that analyze the effects of the introduction of administrative strategies, programs, change interventions, and training; and (2) studies of intergroup, interorganizational, and organization-environment relationships and policy processes.