Towards a more comprehensive understanding of boundary spanners in the context of public management and governance

Abstract

Boundary spanning behavior is important for both public, non-profit and private organizations to 'survive': to stay relevant in relation to the environment, to innovate, to improve performance and to collaborate in an effective manner, especially in multi-organizational settings. Providing an assessment of factors influencing the work and effectiveness of boundary spanners, and discussing the impact of boundary spanners on different types of outcomes (collaboration, trust, organizational innovation), this book offers a coherent overview of the evolution of boundary spanning in an interactive g. Front Matter; Copyright; Contents; Figures and tables; Preface; 1. Towards a more comprehensive understanding of boundary spanners in the context of public management and governance; 2. Boundaries and drivers for boundary spanning in public management and governance; 3. Theoretical origins and perspectives on boundary spanning; 4. Detecting boundary spanners and examining their activities; 5. Profiling boundary spanners; 6. Antecedents of boundary spanning behaviour; 7. Impact of boundary spanning; 8. Looking back and moving forward in the field of boundary spanning; References; Index