Key paper 5 Provan 1995 A preliminary theory of interorg network effectiveness (mental health system)

Question 1

number of links

Answer 1

There are limits to how many links an organization can handle effectively, so the number of service linkages per organization in moderate to large networks is no greater than the number per organization in small networks.

Question 2

Core agency centrality

Answer 2

core agency is central in the flow of services –> network can operate more efficiently (other providers don’t spend time and effort on coordingation)

Question 3

network effectiveness

Answer 3

networks will be effective under structural conditions of centralized integration and direct, nonfragmented external control, but that effectiveness will be highest when the system is also stable and environmental resources are relatively munificent