Abstract
In the introductory chapter of the book we present the
framework for network dynamics and management based on a
comprehensive practice-based perspective. The framework
serves as platform through which it is possible to figure
out the comprehensive system-like nature of networking.
In the framework, we use ideas adapted from the
strategy-as-practice research stream and propose a
specific networks-as-practice model. The framework
introduces three categories of networking practices that
we assume to grasp a great deal of inter-organizational
interaction: Networks-as-coordinated social systems,
Networks-as-knowledge-creating platforms, and
Networks-as-value-generating entities.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Practices for Network Management |
| Subtitle of host publication | In Search of Collaborative Advantage |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 1-17 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319496498 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-49648-1, 978-3-319-49649-8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
| MoE publication type | D2 Article in professional manuals or guides or professional information systems or text book material |
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Keywords
- network management
- network-as-practice
- Relational Business Practices
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Vesalainen, J., Hellström, M., & Valkokari, K. (2017). Introduction. In Practices for Network Management: In Search of Collaborative Advantage (pp. 1-17). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49649-8_1