Objectives. We explored and analyzed how findings from public affairs research can inform
public health research and practice, specifically in the area of interorganizational …

Accountability research in public organizations has made significant progress, but it remains
unclear exactly how public managers deal with conflicting accountability pressures and how …

Governance Networks in the Public Sector presents a comprehensive study of governance
networks and the management of complexities in network settings. Public, private and non …

In the third edition of his award-winning book, Hal G. Rainey provides a comprehensive, up-
to-date analysis of research on public organizations and management. Drawing on a review …

Principal-agent theory has been the dominant theory at the heart of public sector
accountability research. The notion of the potentially drifting agent—such as independent …

What is the most effective framework for analyzing complex accountability challenges within
governing networks? Recognizing the multiscale and intersector (public, private, and …

The COVID-19 pandemic is a governance challenge for nations and cities across the world.
While early observations have primarily focused on government actions, neighborhoods are …

Collaborative networks attract the attention of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers
as an alternative to solve complex problems. However, there are gaps regarding the day-to …

Several authors have documented a shift from traditional bureaucracies to collaborative
arrangements with joint public and private involvement. This article studies the impact of this …

In this article, we develop a theoretical argument that leads to a more optimistic outlook on
the present state of accountability. By combining the different forums and functions of …