Managing to Collaborate

The Theory and Practice of Collaborative Advantage

Chris Huxham, Siv Vangen

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Routledge
24 February 2005

Economics & Business; Joint ventures

Collaboration between organizations on different continents can raise issues of economic development, health, the environment, risk sharing, supply chain efficiency and human resource management. It is an activity that can touch upon almost every aspect of business and social life. In this notable text, the authors combine rigorous theory with practical examples to create a useful, practical, one-stop resource covering topics such as: the principles of the theory of collaborative advantage managing aims

membership structures and dynamics

issues of identity using the theory.

The key features of the book include rich theory, drawn directly from practice, explained in simple language, and a coherently developed understanding of the challenges of collaboration, based on careful research. This significant text will be an invaluable reference for all students, academics and managers studying or working in collaboration.

By: Chris Huxham, Siv Vangen
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 452g
ISBN: 9780415339209
ISBN 10: 0415339200
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 24 February 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Collaborative Advantage 1. Collaborative Advantage: Why? What? How? And Why Not? 2. Cases of Collaboration 3. The Principles of the Theory of Collaborative Advantage 4. Action Researching Collaboration 5. Grappling with Advantage and Inertia Part 2: Themes in Collaboration Practice 6. Managing Aims 7. Negotiating Purpose 8. Membership Structures and Dynamics 10. Using Power 11. Issues of Identity 12. The Meaning Of Leadership 13. Doing Leadership Part 3: Collaboration in Practice 14. Using the Theory: Managing Tensions in Collaboration Practice 15. Managing to Collaborate - And Getting a Buzz From it

Chris Huxham is Professor of Management and Director of Research at the University of Strathclyde Graduate School of Business. Siv Vangen is Lecturer in Management at the Open University and Honorary Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde Graduate School of Business