Abstract
This paper discusses the governance challenges that increasing hybridity poses to higher education institutions (HEIs). It examines the potential of network governance as a public governance approach that allows HEIs to find a good fit to their environment and become accountable to complex stakeholder environments. Central research questions are as follows: (1) Is network governance a suitable model to address organisational complexity and associated competing institutional logics? (2) What characterises the network model for HEIs in such a setting? A Delphi method, semi-structured in-depth interviews and collective meetings with HEI policy makers are combined with a literature review and case studies to distinguish an integrated governance model for teacher trainings with multiple suppliers. Our findings suggest that a network model combines the development of efficient cooperation structures within and between HEIs. As key success factors the study identified a reduction of competitive pressure, financial security, internal and external transparency, organisational autonomy and a clear vision.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 198-212 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | International Journal of Public Administration |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 26 Dec 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- Network governance
- higher education
- new public management
- hybridity
- education quality
- PUBLIC MANAGEMENT REFORMS
- PERFORMANCE-MEASUREMENT
- SECTOR REFORM
- UNIVERSITIES
- HYBRIDITY
- INTERVIEW