Perspectives of New Public Governance: Organizing Public Goods Cooperatively in the Health and Social Sector

Abstract

Purpose

In light of the current state of organization of public service provision and the growing importance of civil society in this area, this chapter examines the importance of an appropriate governance concept. This chapter argues that cooperation between organizations can be a key success factor and at the same time be regarded as an applied governance practice and the link between theoretical considerations and practical implementation.

Design

The chapter describes the theoretical and conceptual ties between cooperation and governance. Based on an organizational development project, the potential applications and their implementations are illustrated.

Findings

Based on theoretical considerations, practical research, and demonstrated using a case study, some factors of success of collaboration are identified. Using these success factors as a framework, the concrete case study is reviewed and conclusions for interventions and the behavior of consultants are named.

Originality and value

The findings of this chapter can serve scientists but especially practitioners such as senior executives, managers or organization development (OD) experts as helpful guidelines and orientations when it comes to implement sustainable organizational solutions cooperatively in the field of public governance. In addition to the illustration of practical applied essential process and implementation steps, the chapter provides conceptual information for the anchoring of sustainable development in cooperative relations in the field of public governance.

Citation

Grossmann, R. (2014), "Perspectives of New Public Governance: Organizing Public Goods Cooperatively in the Health and Social Sector", Building Networks and Partnerships (Organizing for Sustainable Effectiveness, Vol. 3), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 193-226. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2045-0605(2013)0000003011