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Governing Networks in the Hollow State: Contracting out, process management or a combination of the two?

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  • Erik-Hans Klijn

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The hollow state is characterized by governing through networks. In this article, we explore the nature of the hollow state and trace and illustrate three basic uncertainties in the decision-making process which create complexity: knowledge uncertainty, institutional uncertainty and strategic uncertainty. Next, we elaborate the main characteristics of contracting out and address the issue of whether these fit the nature of the hollow state. Finally, we ask if the role of politicians should change given the characteristics of the hollow state. We conclude with some thoughts on effective management in the hollow state and the role of process management and contracting out.

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  • Erik-Hans Klijn, 2002. "Governing Networks in the Hollow State: Contracting out, process management or a combination of the two?," Public Management Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 4(2), pages 149-165, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:pubmgr:v:4:y:2002:i:2:p:149-165
    DOI: 10.1080/14616670210130516
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    1. Hassan Elsan Mansaray, 2019. "Factors That Would Argue in Favour and Against the Introduction of HRM in the Public Sector: A Retrospective Study," International Journal of Human Resource Studies, Macrothink Institute, vol. 9(4), pages 320-335, December.
    2. Stuart Kasdin, 2016. "The Decision to Grant," Public Budgeting & Finance, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 36(1), pages 68-84, February.

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