Au revoir to partnerships: what's next ?
International Journal of Public Sector Management
ISSN: 0951-3558
Article publication date: 1 April 2006
Abstract
Purpose
To review the current debates on partnership working and to examine whether a “fitness for purpose” test is an appropriate way of evaluating existing developments.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper examines the conceptual frameworks within which the partnership discourse has been located, and reflects on whether this enables both practitioners and academics to make sense of the partnership literature and arrangements.
Findings
The paper argues that existing frameworks are limited and suggests that alternative models need to be considered.
Practical implications
The paper invites the practitioner/academic community to reassess existing models in the light of experience and analysis.
Originality/value
The paper provides an alternative framework within which to situate partnership development and practice.
Keywords
Citation
Diamond, J. (2006), "
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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