There is no clear view on how accountability is organised in the context of transgovernmental networks. In literature there is predominant view that accountability is threatened by the existence of... Show moreThere is no clear view on how accountability is organised in the context of transgovernmental networks. In literature there is predominant view that accountability is threatened by the existence of transgovernmental networks. This dissertation takes a micro-level approach by focusing on participants of transgovernmental networks, to understand the dynamics of accountability in this setting. This dissertation makes use of theory building and testing. A theoretical model links the function and governance style of a transgovernmental network to the type of accountability that can be expected. Four distinct empirical cases show that there is a link between the level of formalisation of a governance style and the extent of control. Moreover, this research shows that the function of a transgovernmental network is indicative for the source of control. Show less
Collaborative supply chain solutions are widely accepted in the industry as one of the main factors driving the manager's action learning. In a competitive market environment, the behaviour of the... Show moreCollaborative supply chain solutions are widely accepted in the industry as one of the main factors driving the manager's action learning. In a competitive market environment, the behaviour of the manager can be the difference between an enterprise strategic performance success and failure. Wilfred Rachan examines the effects of collaborative supply chain solutions on strategic performance management. Based on an explorative Action Research (AR) study over 4 iterations at 3 manufacturing companies, he developed the strategic performance inhibitors (SPI) model from the identified strategic performance attributes. From the SPI model, research variables were derived leading to a number of effects from collaborative supply chain solutions on strategic performance management. One of the main contributions of this research is to describe these effects through causal models based on data collected, building upon and extending existing theoretical models. Show less
Mediaberichten zouden in sterke mate het optreden van criminaliteitsbestrijders be_nvloeden, dat is althans wat politici en opinieleiders vaak beweren. Maar is dat eigenlijk wel zo? In dit boek... Show moreMediaberichten zouden in sterke mate het optreden van criminaliteitsbestrijders be_nvloeden, dat is althans wat politici en opinieleiders vaak beweren. Maar is dat eigenlijk wel zo? In dit boek wordt aan de hand van twee gevalsstudies bestudeerd hoe lokale media en lokaal overheidsbeleid zich in de praktijk tot elkaar verhouden. De eerste studie richt zich op drugsoverlast rondom raamprostitutie, de tweede op de toestroom van Bulgaarse arbeidsmigranten. Beide gevallen spelen zich af in een grote stad in Nederland. Op basis van mediaberichten, beleidsstukken, politiecijfers, interviews en observaties worden het nieuwsproductieproces en het beleidsproces nauwkeurig gereconstrueerd. Op welke wijze vindt beïnvloeding nu werkelijk plaats? Wie volgt wie en wie beïnvloedt wie? Lopen beleidsmakers achter het nieuws aan of lopen verslaggevers aan de leiband van de overheid? Waar reageert de lokale overheid eigenlijk op als zij beleid ontwikkelt om onveiligheid op straat tegen te gaan? Op criminaliteitscijfers, op klachten van burgers of op berichten in de media? En hoe reageren lokale media op de plannen en acties van de overheid? Nog niet eerder werd systematisch empirisch onderzoek verricht naar de wisselwerking tussen lokale media en criminaliteitsbeleid. Beleid en berichtgeving blijken op elkaar van invloed, zo komt in dit boek naar voren, maar op een minder vanzelfsprekende manier dan vaak wordt gedacht. Show less
The book examines what is understood as the 'publicness' of 'public administration'. The original meanings which are given to the concept of publicness in political and social thought are traced... Show moreThe book examines what is understood as the 'publicness' of 'public administration'. The original meanings which are given to the concept of publicness in political and social thought are traced and reformulated in terms of the study of public administration. Show less
