Middle Managers As Agents of Collaboration |
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| Author:
| Williams, Paul |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4473-4300-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2019 |
| Publisher: | Bristol University Press
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| Imprint: | Policy Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $45.95 |
Book Description:
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This important book examines the role, behaviours and managementpractices of middle managers operating within the context ofcollaboration -- complex inter-organisational and multi-sectorsettings that demand cross boundary governance, policy andpractice to tackle challenging contemporary societal problems andissues.
Presenting new evidence and offering perspectives from both thepublic and private sectors, the author critically explores the mainthemes that are integral to the...
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This important book examines the role, behaviours and managementpractices of middle managers operating within the context ofcollaboration -- complex inter-organisational and multi-sectorsettings that demand cross boundary governance, policy andpractice to tackle challenging contemporary societal problems andissues.
Presenting new evidence and offering perspectives from both thepublic and private sectors, the author critically explores the mainthemes that are integral to the management challenges facing thiscadre of managers. The book sets out the implications of thisresearch for policy and practice and offers practicalrecommendations to policy makers and managers working in thisarea.