POL 534: Governance Networks in Public Administration

Summer 2017

Instructor: Randall S. Davis, Ph.D.

Office: 3136 Faner Hall
Office Hours: By Appointment
Phone: 618-453-5608
E-mail: rsdavis@siu.edu

Course Description and Objectives

The locus of public service delivery has shifted dramatically over the past several years. In the
current climate rarely does a single government organization deliver services. Rather, public
services are frequently delivered by 1) government agencies across multiple jurisdictions and 2)
in conjunction with private and not-for-profit organizations through contractually established
relationships or public-private partnerships. Many of these non-governmental organizations act
with the authority of government in the absence of legally defined public status. Given recent
reform trends and citizen attitudes toward government, these complex inter-jurisdictional and
inter-sectoral arrangements likely represent a lasting mechanism for delivering public services.
Thus, contemporary public managers must be comfortable managing these relationships to
optimize performance and ensure effective delivery of public services. This course introduces
the concept of governance and seeks to illustrate the benefits and drawbacks of service delivery
networks in public administration and public policy. In light of these trends this course will
emphasize building the following competencies:

1. To lead and manage in public governance.

2. To analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions.

3. To articulate and apply a public service perspective.

In an effort to build these competencies and more fully understand the implications of networked
governance arrangements our primary learning objectives will to address the following
questions:

1. Why has the service delivery network evolved as a viable organizational form in contrast
to bureaucracy?

2. What is the meaning of governance as it relates to contemporary public service delivery

mechanisms?

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 3. What are the various service delivery mechanisms that characterize the hollow state,
and what are their features?

4. How do the ethical and accountability dilemmas that arise from networked governance
arrangements challenge the norms of democracy and the effective delivery of public
services?

5. How can complex service delivery networks be lead and managed to ensure effective
service delivery, democratic governance, and high performance?

Required Readings

Koliba, C., Meek, J. W., & Zia, A. (2011). Governance Networks in Public Administration and
Public Policy. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

I will also post several required readings online.

All students are expected to read the text selections and their assigned online readings. Students
will be assigned responsibility for summarizing a given online reading for each topic and
distributing that summary to other class members.

Teaching Philosophy

It is my goal to assist students in developing the ability to think critically about the major issues
related to governance. Lecture alone does not facilitate the students ability to think critically. I
encourage students to actively participate in the learning process by using several different
instructional formats throughout the course of the semester.

Grading and Requirements

Final grades will be based on the following activities:

Activity: Points Percentage Due Dates

Reading Summaries 200 20% See Course Schedule

Reading Summary
200 20% See Course Schedule
Q&A

Network Analysis 300 30% July 31st by 5 p.m.

Final Exam 300 30% August 4th by 5 p.m.

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Reading Summaries

Each student will be responsible for maintaining a series of writings that summarize a
predetermined set of academic articles or book chapters. I have assigned several readings related
to each topic in the course syllabus. All students will be assigned a total of four readings over
the course of the semester for which the student must create a summary. The due dates for these
assignments are outlined in the course schedule. All summaries should answer the following
questions:

1. What is the thesis of the reading, and why is it an important issue to tackle?
2. What evidence and/or argument does the author(s) provide in support of the thesis?
3. What are the most compelling features of the reading?

A successful summary will consist of approximately 500 1000 words (approximately one to
two single spaced typed pages in length). Please do not exceed the word limits, these summaries
should reflect the most relevant details. I do not expect a complete recitation of the reading.
These summaries will serve as the primary mode of online discussion.

To successfully complete the summaries each student is assigned a number based on the article
numbering outlined in the schedule of classes. You will be responsible for summarizing this
article number throughout the course of the semester.

All summaries are due no later than the dates outlined in the course schedule, and should be
written in memo format. See https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/590/1/ for a good
guide on how to write a memo.

Each summary should be submitted in Dropbox (for the purposes of grading) and copied and
pasted in the online discussion format in D2L (for the purpose of questions, see below).

Reading Summary Questions and Answers

Each student will be responsible for asking factual and clarifying questions to the memo writers.
Each student must carefully read all summaries and ask one question of each summary author in
their group. The original author must, to the best of their ability, answer the questions posed to
them. This exercise is designed to provide the maximum amount of information to course
participants. Each student should have a working knowledge of each reading based on these
summaries, questions, and answers. There are a few important guidelines for reading and
responding to questions. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. The questions proposed to the author should be factual questions. Please do not ask the
author whether he/she liked the reading. This information is not relevant for
understanding the various articles.

2. Please maintain civil discourse in the discussion format. These discussion forums are not

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 designed to critique other classmates. Rather, these discussions are designed to share
information as efficiently as possible among all course participants.

3. Remember that each student will be responsible for understanding all course material for
the final exam. As such, better questions will lead to a better understanding of the
reading.

Network Analysis

The major project for the semester will involve students conducting a formal analysis of a
service delivery network. Appendix B in the textbook (pp. 337 - 342) provides the framework
each student should employ when conducting their network analysis.

To effectively complete the project each student must select a given network to examine. There
are several relevant pieces of information required for understanding a given service delivery
network including, but not limited to:

1. The number and names of the main actors involved

2. The tools that connect actors in the network (e.g. formal contracts or verbal agreements)
3. The purpose or objective of the network (e.g. service delivery or information sharing)
4. The policy domain of a given network (e.g. transportation, social welfare, etc)

I recognize that it can be a challenge to find a network to analyze on short notice. If students are
having difficulty finding a network I recommend first focusing on a given policy domain that
interests you. looking at:

1. Regional transportation networks: see the documentation regarding the Southern Illinois
Metropolitan Planning Organization

2. Disaster Assistance Networks in Southern Illinois: look to The Illinois Emergency

Management Agency (District 11) and the United Way of Southern Illinois

3. Social service networks: begin by looking to the Good Samaritan House of Carbondale,
Illinois.

These serve as examples that may inform your decision. There is information online related to
each of these. There are likely several suitable examples to complete this project. My
recommendations are to look locally to ensure ease of access, and select a network with
accessible documents online.

Once students identify the network they will follow over the course of the semester they will be
responsible for developing a report based on a case study of their given network. The format of
the case study should follow the format outlined in Koliba et al. (2011) in Appendix B. The final
product should be conceptualized as a report that effectively assesses the challenges and

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opportunities of a given governance network. Students should also feel free to develop
recommendations to enhance network performance.

Please remember that this project is not designed such that you learn about the technical aspects
of metropolitan planning or disaster preparedness. The project is designed to provide the student
an opportunity to explore the characteristics, structure, governing strategies, and effective
management of an interorganizational network.

Examination

This course consists of one examination, an open book final, and will consist of a series of
questions from which the students will have a choice. Questions will reflect a balance between
theory and practice. The purpose of the examination is to give the student an opportunity to
prepare for a comprehensive MPA examination.

Course Policies

Late Assignments All assignments are due on the dates and times posted in the syllabus unless
the student can present documentation regarding a serious illness or family emergency. If no
time is posted on the syllabus the assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. on the due date. Late
assignments will not be accepted.

Plagiarism/Citation Plagiarism occurs when an individual uses the exact words from another
author without properly quoting or attributing the ideas to that author. All students are expected
to properly cite the authors from whom they quote or paraphrase, in APA format, and all students
are expected to write papers in their own words. Plagiarism is a serious offense. Evidence of
plagiarism will result in a score of zero for that assignment, and could potentially result in failure
of the course.

Students agree that by taking this course all required papers may be subject to submission
for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted
papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely
for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. Use of the Turnitin.com service is
subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on the Turnitin.com site.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protection of
civil liberties to those individuals with disabilities. Any student who believes they are entitled to
protection under the ADA should contact the professor privately so reasonable accommodations
can be made to create a learning environment conducive to student learning.

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Schedule of Classes

*The schedule of classes and assignments listed below is tentative, and may change
according to scheduled university holidays or other factors beyond our control.

Administrative Matters and Navigating D2L

No Readings

Listen to lecture by June 12th

Module 1: Identifying the Meaning and Origin of Governance Networks

Part I: The Emergence of Governance Networks

Readings:
Governance Networks
Ch. 1

Online Selections
1. Frederickson, H. G. (1999). The Repositioning of American Public Administration. PS:
Political Science and Politics, 32(4), 701-711. doi: 10.2307/420159

2. Frederickson, H. G., Smith, K. B., Larimer, C. W., & Licari, M. J. (2012). The Public
Administration Theory Primer (Second ed.). Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
a. Chapter 9: Theories of Governance

3. Milward, H. B., Provan, K. G., & Else, B. A. (1993). What Does the "Hollow State"
Look Like? In B. Bozeman (Ed.), Public Management (pp. 309-322). San Francisco, CA:
Jossey-Bass.

4. Mosher, F. C. (1980). The Changing Responsibilities and Tactics of the Federal

Government. Public Administration Review, 40(6), 541-548. doi: 10.2307/3110305

5. Peters, B. G., & Pierre, J. (1998). Governance without government? Rethinking public
administration. Journal of public administration research and theory, 8(2), 223-243.

Listen to lecture by June 19th

Summary Due: June 20th

Questions Due: June 22nd, Answers Due: June 23rd

Part II: Defining and Managing within the Governance Network

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Readings:
Governance Networks
Ch. 2

Online Selections
1. Agranoff, R. (2006). Inside Collaborative Networks: Ten Lessons for Public Managers.
Public Administration Review, 66, 56-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2006.00666.x

2. Agranoff, R., & McGuire, M. (2001). Big Questions in Public Network Management
Research. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 11(3), 295-326.

3. Davis, R. S., & Stazyk, E. C. (2016). Examining the links between senior managers
engagement in networked environments and goal and role ambiguity. Journal of Public
Administration Research and Theory, 26(3), 433-447.

4. La Porte, T. R. (1996). Shifting Vantage and Conceptual Puzzles in Understanding Public

Organization Networks. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 6(1),
49-74.

5. Lynn, L. E., Heinrich, C. J., & Hill, C. J. (2000). Studying Governance and Public
Management: Challenges and Prospects. Journal of Public Administration Research and
Theory, 10(2), 233-262.

Listen to Lecture by June 26th

Summary Due: June 27th

Questions Due: June 29th, Answers Due June 30th

No new material for the week of July 4th, begin your network analysis and email me with
questions.

Module 2: Who Participates In and What is the Function of Networks?

Part I: Characteristics of Actors and Ties

Readings:
Governance Networks
Ch. 3 & 4

Online Selections
1. Granovetter, M. S. (1973). The Strength of Weak Ties. American Journal of Sociology,
78(6), 1360-1380. doi: 10.2307/2776392

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 2. Henry, A. D., Lubell, M., & McCoy, M. (2011). Belief systems and social capital as
drivers of policy network structure: The case of California regional planning. Journal of
Public Administration Research and Theory, 21(3), 419-444.

3. Kettl, D. F. (2006). Managing Boundaries in American Administration: The

Collaboration Imperative. Public Administration Review, 66, 10-19. doi:
10.1111/j.1540-6210.2006.00662.x

4. Provan, K. G., Fish, A., & Sydow, J. (2007). Interorganizational Networks at the
Network Level: A Review of the Empirical Literature on Whole Networks. Journal of
Management, 33(3), 479-516. doi: 10.1177/0149206307302554

5. Stevenson, W. B., & Greenberg, D. (2000). Agency and Social Networks: Strategies of
Action in a Social Structure of Position, Opposition, and Opportunity. Administrative
Science Quarterly, 45(4), 651-678. doi: 10.2307/2667015

Listen to Lecture by July 10th

Summary Due: July 11th

Questions Due: July 13th, Answers Due: July 14th

Part II: Network Functions and Structures

Readings:
Governance Networks
Ch. 5 & 6

Readings:
Online Selections
1. Brown, T. L., Potoski, M., & Van Slyke, D. M. (2006). Managing Public Service
Contracts: Aligning Values, Institutions, and Markets. Public Administration Review,
66(3), 323-331. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2006.00590.x

2. Bryson, J. M., Crosby, B. C., & Stone, M. M. (2006). The Design and Implementation of
Cross-Sector Collaborations: Propositions from the Literature. Public Administration
Review, 66, 44-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2006.00665.x

3. Milward, H. B., & Provan, K. G. (1998). Principles for controlling agents: The political
economy of network structure. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory,
8(2), 203-222.

4. Provan, K. G., & Kenis, P. (2008). Modes of Network Governance: Structure,

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 Management, and Effectiveness. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory,
18(2), 229-252. doi: 10.1093/jopart/mum015

5. Salamon, L. M. (2002). The New Governance and the Tools of Public Action: An
Introduction. In L. M. Salamon (Ed.), The Tools of Government: A Guide to the New
Governance (pp. 1-47). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Listen to Lecture by July 17th

Summary Due: July 18th

Questions Due: July 20th, Answers Due: July 21st

No new material for the week of July 26th, work on your network analysis and email me
with questions. Network analysis is due July 31st by 5 p.m.

Module 3: Network Leadership and Accountability in the Context of Democracy

Part I: Accountability in Governance Networks

Readings:
Governance Networks
Ch. 9

Online Selections

1. Frederickson, H. G. (2005). Public Ethics and the New Managerialism: An Axiomatic

Theory. In H. G. Frederickson & R. K. Ghere (Eds.), Ethics in Public Management (pp.
165-183). Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe.

2. Heinrich, C. J. (2010). Third-Party Governance under No Child Left Behind:

Accountability and Performance Management Challenges. Journal of Public
Administration Research and Theory, 20(suppl 1), i59-i80. doi: 10.1093/jopart/mup035

3. Koliba, C. J., Mills, R. M., & Zia, A. (2011). Accountability in Governance Networks:
An Assessment of Public, Private, and Nonprofit Emergency Management Practices
Following Hurricane Katrina. Public Administration Review, 71(2), 210-220. doi:
10.1111/j.1540-6210.2011.02332.x

4. Posner, P. L. (2002). Accountability Challenges of Third Party Government. In L. M.

Salamon (Ed.), The Tools of Government: A Guide to the New Governance (pp.
523-551). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

5. Srensen, E., & Torfing, J. (2005). Network governance and post-liberal democracy.

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 Administrative Theory & Praxis, 27(2), 197-237.

Listen to Lecture by 31st

No Summary Due, prepare for final exam

Part II: Network Analysis and Democratic Governance

Readings:
Governance Networks
Ch. 11 & 12

Online Selections
1. Bogason, P., & Musso, J. A. (2006). The democratic prospects of network governance.
The American review of public administration, 36(1), 3-18.

2. Mathur, N., & Skelcher, C. (2007). Evaluating Democratic Performance: Methodologies

for Assessing the Relationship between Network Governance and Citizens. Public
Administration Review, 67(2), 228-237. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2007.00709.x

3. Meier, K. J. (2010). Governance, Structure, and Democracy: Luther Gulick and the
Future of Public Administration. Public Administration Review, 70, s284-s291. doi:
10.1111/j.1540-6210.2010.02288.x

4. O'Toole, L. J. (1997). The implications for democracy in a networked bureaucratic world.

Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 7(3), 443-459.

5. Srensen, E., & Torfing, J. (2005). The Democratic Anchorage of Governance Networks.
Scandinavian Political Studies, 28(3), 195-218. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9477.2005.00129.x

Listen to lecture by August 2nd

No Summary Due, Final Exam will be distributed

Final exam due August 4th by 5 p.m.

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