The results of our study are important for both theory and practice.
From a theoretical standpoint, they enrich the existing literature on the predictors of
public network performance. Firstly, they suggest the existence of a relationship
between network structure, mechanisms, and manager(s), with the latter aspects
depending on the former. Secondly, they reveal that personal relationships between
network members are another important mechanism that might affect network success.
Thirdly, they seem to challenge the importance of a network manager for network
success.
In empirical terms, and only as insights for public managers, our study gives some
‘pointers’ on how to manage public networks successfully. Firstly, it shows that it is a
good idea to choose network mechanisms and managerial abilities that are in keeping
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The results of our study are important for both theory and practice.From a theoretical standpoint, they enrich the existing literature on the predictors ofpublic network performance. Firstly, they suggest the existence of a relationshipbetween network structure, mechanisms, and manager(s), with the latter aspectsdepending on the former. Secondly, they reveal that personal relationships betweennetwork members are another important mechanism that might affect network success.Thirdly, they seem to challenge the importance of a network manager for networksuccess.In empirical terms, and only as insights for public managers, our study gives some‘pointers’ on how to manage public networks successfully. Firstly, it shows that it is agood idea to choose network mechanisms and managerial abilities that are in keepingCristofoli et al.: Structure, mechanisms and manager in networks 511Downloaded by
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