Public–private partnerships (PPPs) are often regarded as the solution for time and budget overruns in large infrastructural projects, but not all successful. This raises question of what really makes PPPs work. Focusing on role relational aspects, this article examines degree to which trust managerial activities correlate perceived performance cooperation process PPP projects. A multilevel analysis survey data from 144 respondents involved Dutch projects shows that both management...

In explaining public–private partnership (PPP) performance, both contractual and relational conditions play a role. Research has shown that these may complement each other in successful PPPs. However, which specific combinations of how influence PPP performance remains unclear. Building on the ideas neo-institutional economics, principal–agent theory, contracting, governance theories, this article explores mix match aspects characteristics projects. A fuzzy set qualitative comparative...

A general assumption in public sector research is that organizations have to be efficient and innovative overcome challenges such as demographic changes digitization. This argument has been discussed light of ambidexterity theory, for example. However, only little focused on "how" reach ambidexterity. We take this question into account focus design leadership conditions are necessary or sufficient More precisely, the main article is: Which combination plays a role organizations?...

This article presents an ex-post evaluation of the performance Dutch Design-Build-Finance-Maintain (DBFM) infrastructure projects compared to Design and Construct (D&C) contracts, which uses quantitative (financial project data survey) qualitative (interviews) data. Drawing on institutional theory, notably economic institutionalism inspired-contractual perspective sociological institutionalism-oriented collaborative perspective, focuses four indicators—cost, time, quality, innovation—and...

Abstract In public–private partnerships (PPPs), the collaboration between public and private actors can be complicated. With partners coming from different institutional backgrounds with interests, governing these is important to ensure projects' progress. There is, however, little knowledge about perceptions of professionals regarding governance PPPs. This study aims exlore professionals' viewpoints PPPs, explain potential differences using four theoretical paradigms. Using Q methodology,...

IMPACTHow should complex infrastructure projects be managed? A survey of practitioners in public–private partnership (PPP) and 35 interviews with these provided a detailed picture the management projects. The research revealed that strict contract (monitoring performance criteria sticking to contract) did not show significant relationship either of, or innovation in, Network (for example connecting involved parties exploring new solutions), however, was significant—especially terms...

Abstract Public branding is a new governance strategy in the public sector . Local governments , for instance use brands to attract target groups city such companies tourists or citizens But how do actually value this ? This article zooms on purpose of as perceived by group campaign Q methodology used study subjective viewpoints 33 company owners neighborhood Rotterdam Netherlands that was branded Makers District The analysis reveals prefer transparent process which they are recognized...

Abstract During the COVID‐19 lockdowns in Netherlands, numerous solidarity initiatives emerged, providing relief to those affected by lockdown measures. These have an important added value for a society under crisis as they provide instant solutions timely, crisis‐related needs, strengthen connectivity between stakeholders and divide burdens of crisis. The durability these is however concern although literature on community‐based growing, there lack understanding how can sustain challenging...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to conduct a systematic literature review studies addressing relational quality in public–private partnerships (PPPs). ambition study twofold: first, present more clarity regarding the definition concept. Second, develop framework that explains antecedents, characteristics and outcomes PPPs. Design/methodology/approach A 99 academic articles, which were analyzed coded on definition, characteristics, antecedents quality. Findings shows trust,...

Organizations in the public sector generally use contractual governance mechanisms to govern buyer–supplier relationships. Little is known about what happens when procurement put under pressure and which strategies are used such turbulent times. News articles, parliamentary documents, internal communication regarding of personal protective equipment during COVID-19 crisis Netherlands were analysed address this question. The findings show a brief shift from relational governance, followed by...

Despite increasing attention on how community enterprises support well-being and public services, we know little about durable they are to sustain their activities. Previous research has studied individual conditions for durability, ignoring the intricate interplay between these conditions. Based literature enterprises, identified five key durability. Using semi-structured interviews with representatives of 19 this article aims better understand affects enterprises' A fuzzy-set Qualitative...