A metric for collaborative networks

Parung, Joniarto and Bititci, Umit S. (2008) A metric for collaborative networks. Business Process Management Journal, 14 (5). pp. 654-674. ISSN 1463-7154 (https://doi.org/10.1108/14637150810903048)

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Abstract

The objective of this paper is to provide a metric that could be used to define success in acollaborative network. Design/methodology/approach - The methodology of this research consists of four stages: Review, Constructing, Testing and Description. Review stage comprised of a critical review of theliterature in order to understand the characteristics of collaborative network organisations and thereasons behind the successes and failures in collaborative networks. Construction stage resulted indevelopment of a metric for collaborative networks. Testing stage tested the model through case studyin a collaborative networks organisation. The outcome of the case study was discussed at thedescription stage to assess usability and usefulness of the metric for participants in turn to generatec onclusions.

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