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Connective Capacities of Network Managers

A comparative study of management styles in eight regional governance networks

Jurian Edelenbos Department of Public Administration, Erasmus University Rotterdam, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR, Rotterdam, NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Arwin Van Buuren Department of Public Administration, Erasmus University Rotterdam, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR, Rotterdam, Netherlands E-mail: [email protected]
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Erik-Hans Klijn Department of Public Administration, Erasmus University Rotterdam, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR, Rotterdam, Netherlands E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 131-159 | Received 04 Aug 2011, Accepted 16 Apr 2012, Published online: 02 Jul 2012
 
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Abstract

This article investigates the relationship between the connective style of network management and outcomes of governance processes and explains differences and developments in managerial styles in complex governance networks in relation to outcomes. We found that a strong connective style of network management is related to good outcomes. We also found that discontinuity in management has a negative impact on outcomes. Moreover, we found that the background of managers and their connective management style are related: Network managers with a governmental background proved to have a less connective orientation than professional external managers.

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