Stakeholder considerations in public-private partnerships

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beverlee B. Anderson ◽  
Catalin Ratiu
Keyword(s):  
Common Ground ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Partner Selection ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Stakeholder View ◽  
Development Goals

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how an understanding of the alignment of goals of customers, employees and investors can aid in the partner selection process. The paper explains the opportunities and challenges offered by a keen examination of a restrained stakeholder view of the firm. It also explains the relational challenges of partner selection together with the interactive effects of these variables. Design/methodology/approach The design uses secondary data focused on customers, employees and investors’ goals and their alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs). Consumer behaviour data on issues related to SDGs, research on employee’s work motivation and the goals of investors, both institutional and individual, are investigated. Findings To develop effective public–private partnerships (PPPs), the goals and behaviours of both parties must be recognised, considered and addressed. The goals and priorities of these entities are not always well aligned with SDG goals. In selecting partners, non-government organisations will benefit from recognising the differing goals of stakeholders and common ground for actions. Research limitations/implications The model examines only three stakeholder groups: consumers, investors and employees. Practical implications A selection process based on a solid understanding of key stakeholders can offer the necessary information to target partners that are more likely to succeed in implementing strategies geared towards the SDGs. Social implications While PPPs have the potential to be successful, to achieve significant gains in advancing the SDG agenda, there must be “buy-in” from relevant stakeholders associated with the partnerships. Originality/value The paper addresses some issues seldom addressed in SDG PPP writing.

A computing metaphor approach to customer experience based alliance partner recommendation

Kybernetes ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (10) ◽  
pp. 1504-1522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soe Tsyr Yuan ◽  
Pei Hung Hsieh ◽  
Yu-Chen Yeh
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Partner Selection ◽  
Customer Experience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Service Value ◽  
Alliance Partner ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Functional Aspects ◽  
Innovative Thinking ◽  
Alliance Partners

Purpose – In the service economy era, service value is created from the evaluation of customer experience and it is important to study alliance partner selection for improving service provision. Nevertheless, most of the existing alliance partner selection approaches concentrate on the functional aspects. The purpose of this paper is to provide a novel approach that is customer-centric and emphasizes the emotional aspect of service value. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents a metaphor-based alliance partner recommendation mechanism (MAPRM) that employs the computing metaphor approach to recommend alliance partners for companies in an innovative way. The main ideas of metaphors are the comparison made between two unlike things that actually have something in common so as to attain innovative thinking. Findings – This study uses the scenario of regional tourism innovation to demonstrate the attempted contributions of MAPRM. The simulation evaluation results show that MAPRM can utilize knowledge and resources from companies to achieve specific alliance goals of satisfying desired customer experiences represented by images that can be analyzed and created based on customers’ feedback and their interactions with companies. Originality/value – MAPRM aims to assist companies to find appropriate alliance partners which offer potential innovation opportunities for service value provision. It is capable of facilitating the alliance partner selection process and assessing customers’ needs at the same time.

scholarly journals Sustainable partner selection for collaborative networked organisations with risk consideration in the context of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Badulescu ◽  
Ari-Pekka Hameri ◽  
Naoufel Cheikhrouhou
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Partner Selection ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Solution Approach ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Force Majeure ◽  
The Face ◽  
Selection For

Purpose Collaborative networked organisations (CNO) are a means of ensuring longevity and business continuity in the face of a global crisis such as COVID-19. This paper aims to present a multi-criteria decision-making method for sustainable partner selection based on the three sustainability pillars and risk. Design/methodology/approach A combined analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy AHP (F-AHP) with Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution approach is the methodology used to evaluate and rank potential partners based on known conditions and predicted conditions at a future time based on uncertainty to support sustainable partner selection. Findings It is integral to include risk criteria as an addition to the three sustainability pillars: economic, environmental and social, to build a robust and sustainable CNO. One must combine the AHP and F-AHP weightings to ensure the most appropriate sustainable partner selection for the current as well as predicted future period. Research limitations/implications The approach proposed in this paper is intended to support existing CNO, as well as individual firms wanting to create a CNO, to build a more robust and sustainable partner selection process in the context of a force majeure such as COVID-19. Originality/value This paper presents a novel approach to the partner selection process for a sustainable CNO under current known conditions and future uncertain conditions, highlighting the risk of a force majeure occurring such as COVID-19.

Learning from sustainability practice: case examples from Accor, Scandic and Atlantica

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 587-596
Author(s):  
Nikos Onoufriou
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the importance of trade-offs between the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and creating a holistic, integrated approach. Design/methodology/approach This study uses secondary data including official reports from three companies: Accor Hotels, Scandic Hotels and Atlantica Hotels. Third party references from research sources are included. Findings This study concludes that companies are adopting corporate social responsibility practices focussed on stakeholders’ needs. Additionally, the general trend in the case study hotel companies is towards similar sustainability approaches though less progress is reported in addressing the more complex issues relating to SDG 8 and SDG 10 because sustainability targets are more difficult to determine, implement and measure. Originality/value The three selected companies were chosen based on location criteria. Accor has a worldwide presence whereas the other two companies could be considered as multinational companies. Scandic is a Swedish company operating in Scandinavian countries whereas Atlantica is a Cyprus-based company operating in Greece and Egypt. The contrast among the selected companies displays different considerations regarding their commitment to SDGs.

scholarly journals Fiscal policy responses for sustainable post-COVID-19 recovery: Taiwan's experience

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Ying Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Economic Growth Rate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Policy Responses ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Audit Reports

PurposeThis study examined Taiwan's fiscal policy responses for sustainable post-COVID-19 recovery. The costs and benefits, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), of fiscal policy responses were identified and valued. Although it may be too early to conclude whether the benefits outweigh the costs, the performance and outcome of fiscal measures were evaluated.Design/methodology/approachThe study relied on secondary data, including governmental official data, legislative reviews, audit reports and public opinion polls to understand objective and subjective benefits and costs in economic, social and environmental dimensions. However, while the costs were measured in monetary terms, some of the benefits (i.e. satisfaction) could not be monetized; therefore, this study focused on identifying and valuing benefits from fiscal measures but set aside the issues of monetizing and discounting.FindingsWith respect to the costs, a special budget of NT$840 billion was approved, of which 66.83% was allocated for economic development, 33.12% for social welfare and 0.05% for environmental protection. In terms of the benefits, the economic growth rate was forecasted to be 5.88% in 2021 and 3.69% in 2022, while the average economic growth rate was 2.77% during the period from 2012 to 2019. Social equity was emphasized as various and customized bailout packages were provided to impacted individuals and industries. Moreover, most citizens were confident in the government's efforts to combat the pandemic and stimulate recovery in Taiwan.Originality/valueThis paper comprehensively details Taiwan's experience of fiscal policy responses for sustainable post-COVID-19 recovery. The cost-benefit approach was conceptually adopted. Bearing the value of “build back better” and “rebuild better,” the benefits of fiscal measures are promising, although there are indebted costs of the special budget.

Partner selection for strategic alliances: case study insights from the maritime industry

2010 ◽  
Vol 110 (6) ◽  
pp. 841-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Z. Solesvik ◽  
Paul Westhead
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Partner Selection ◽  
Maritime Industry ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe purpose of this exploratory study is to examine the partner selection criteria reported by maritime firms in Norway. The study aims to analyze how a maritime firm's competitive advantage can be enhanced by the selection of the right partner with reference to a strategic alliance.Design/methodology/approachA multiple‐case study methodology was used. Archival, survey and interview data were explored relating to the partner selection process reported by Norwegian maritime firms. Primary data were gathered from semi‐structured personal interviews with managers of Norwegian maritime firms.FindingsCase study evidence suggests that the strategic alliances were successful when partners had been carefully selected. As detected elsewhere, successful alliances were associated with partners that had managed to build trustful and honest relationships, had common strategic goals, and partners that supplied resources and competencies. Notably, it was detected that cyclicality in the maritime industry shaped the partner selection process. Trust between partners was used as mechanism to reduce uncertainty relating to the strategic alliance process. Firms seeking long‐term alliances selected partners with substantial capital and financial stability to survive a market's downturn, as well as the resources required for expansion during a recession.Practical implicationsPresented findings have implications for practitioners, especially for managers of shipping firms, banks, shipyards, producers of ship equipment, ship design firms, and ship brokers. Practitioners need to be aware that the rationale for inter‐firm collaboration change over time, and motives are linked to the phase of the maritime cycle. Inter‐firm collaboration provides competitive advantage benefits to firms and collaboration can protect as well as create jobs and can create wealth in maritime communities.Originality/valueA novel conceptual contribution is the exploration of links between maritime industrial cyclicality and the partner selection process relating to strategic alliances. The study also adds to debates relating to the profiles of internationalizing smaller firms.

scholarly journals Mainstreaming sustainable development goals in Ghana’s energy sector within the framework of public–private partnerships: challenges, opportunities and strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
De-Graft Owusu-Manu ◽  
Thomas Kankam Adjei ◽  
David Mensah Sackey ◽  
David John Edwards ◽  
Reza M. Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Government Control ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inclusive Business ◽  
Development Goals

Purpose This paper is anchored in a premise of a universal call to action by all UN member states in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030 within the blueprint of the sustainable development goals (SDGS). The purpose of this study is to mainstream the SDGs in Ghana’s energy sector within the framework of public–private partnerships (PPP): challenges, opportunities and strategies. Design/methodology/approach Literature review was carried out to explore concepts, theories and frameworks for initiating PPP. Best local and international practices in the implementation of PPP projects; challenges and opportunities in the implementation of PPP projects, strategies for mainstreaming the SDGs in Ghana’s energy sector and assess business action in the implementation of the SDGs in Ghana’s energy sector. The study is situated within the social constructionist philosophical tradition. The qualitative research strategy was adopted as the main methodological choice. Interview guides were used to collect data from respondents in the Accra metropolis. Findings Lack of a PPP policy law in Ghana, conflict of interest in PPP projects, excessive government control over projects, cumbersome licensing and legal regime and economic stability were the most significant challenges identified to PPPs. Technology transfer, efficiency gains and mobilization of additional resources for development on the government side where the opportunities for the private sector. Awareness creation, modeling inclusive business with corporate social responsibility (CSR) and SDGs, exploring business opportunities in SDGs such as carbon trading, aligning national policies with SDGs, establishing sustainability units and partnerships with relevant bodies were proposed for mainstreaming the SDGs in Ghana’s energy sector. Research limitations/implications It was established from this study that indeed PPPs have a major role to play in unleashing all available forces and prospects toward achieving the SDGs. This paper is constrained to the energy industry in Ghana. It provides a theory-based direction on how companies in the energy sector can contribute to social and economic interventions through a framework of PPP framework within the SGDs. Future research may explore how companies in other sectors may contribute to the sustainability discourse. Practical implications This will ultimately lead to additional funding to support government efforts in the implementation of SDGs, honing of sustainable (inclusive) business models, creating an enabling environment for PPPs toward inclusive growth and national development leaving no one behind. It recommended that there should be a national policy and law on PPPs and the private sector should be incentivized to engage government in PPPs implementation for the SDGs. Theoretically, this study contributes to the policy analysis discourse and scaling-up literature on the SDGs. Originality/value This study explores the challenges associated with mainstreaming the SGDs in the energy sector from a public–private business perspective. It also offers a new policy, economic and legal regulatory framework that contributes to emerging trends. The outcome of the analyzes advocates for clear business strategies for implementation of the SDG apart from CSR.

BPM governance: a literature analysis of performance evaluation

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Ensslin ◽  
Sandra Rolim Ensslin ◽  
Ademar Dutra ◽  
Nei Antônio Nunes ◽  
Cassiano Reis
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analysis Of Performance ◽  
Research Stage

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to collect data and select a bibliographic portfolio (BP) of the literature on the performance evaluation of business process management (BPM) governance, in order to highlight studies aligned with business process governance, and with scientific recognition and its bibliometric parameters. Design/methodology/approach The research method is qualitative and the process of identification, selection, and analysis of the articles in the BP took place through evaluation and interpretation by the authors of this research. Regarding data collection, this research used primary data in the selection of the BP, and secondary data when the authors analyzed the articles. Findings The paper selects a set of 19 articles with scientific recognition and aligned with the research topic, which refers to the performance evaluation of BPM governance. This set is called the BP, and highlights and contains the most often present journals, articles, authors, and keywords found in the search performed by the authors. Originality/value This research uses thorough procedures for the selection process that differ from traditional procedures: the selection process is structured in a way that allows checking of each research stage; the research topic is fragmented into many areas of study and the search is carried out simultaneously in all these areas; and the researchers interact with the search process and as they expand their learning they adjust the search direction.

Partner selection in co-opetition: a three step model

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Alves ◽  
Raquel Meneses
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Partner Selection ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Step Model ◽  
Sample Range ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Related Process

Purpose – This paper aims to contribute towards a better understanding of the partner selection process, which anticipates a successful co-opetition partnership. Co-opetition partnerships refer to developing cooperation efforts between competitors. The scarcity of studies conducted in this field to date provides limited contribution for the understanding of the partner selection process in this, particularly, paradoxical concept. Design/methodology/approach – This study follows a methodology based on systematic combining for the qualitative analysis of four cases of domestic co-opetition in Portugal. A sample range of eight companies was selected for a series of semi-structured interviews. Testimonials were transcribed and data coded for content analysis. Findings – Results indicate that prior personal relationships between decision-makers are facilitators for the implementation of cooperation partnerships with competitors. Based on these findings, this paper proposes a three-step model to explain the process of partner selection for co-opetition partnerships. According to this model, after opting to commence a new coopetitive business alliance, the manager undergoes a first unconscious selection based on his/her own prior personal relationships, followed by a conscious and judicious selection based on specific criteria related to partner’s operational skills, resources, effectiveness and trust. Research limitations/implications – Given that the sample is entirely formed by companies from one single country, further research would benefit from the inclusion of other countries expressing different business contexts and cultural environments. Originality/value – The value of paper derives from the comprehensive realization of partner selection for domestic co-opetition as fundamentally a network-related process.

scholarly journals Achieving Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030 in Bangladesh: the crossroad of the governance and performance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Mizanur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Stakeholder Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Right

PurposeThis paper aims to assess the performance of achieving the targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by aligning with the recent initiatives taken by different ministries and divisions in Bangladesh. It also examines the institutional challenges associated with the implementation of SDGs.Design/methodology/approachBoth primary and secondary data were analysed by applying different techniques. The initiatives taken by various ministries and divisions of Bangladesh resonated partially with 84 targets of SDGs.FindingsAmbiguous mandates of different ministries and divisions have caused overlapping jurisdiction, followed by conflicts of interest and lack of cohesion. Inaccurate stakeholder analysis, data unavailability, lack of competency and accountability, and a top-down policy approach can be considered as the major institutional bottlenecks in achieving SDGs.Originality/valueThis paper advocates revising the map to incorporate the right stakeholders to avoid erroneous monitoring, evaluation, and finally, inaccurate reporting. The reallocation of business for ministries and divisions is warranted to abolish jurisdictional overlapping and conflict of interests and make SDGs friendly. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic recession, Bangladesh may be able to multiply its achievement with the same resources and efforts by addressing those drawbacks.

The franchise partner selection process and implications for India

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tushar Vaishnav ◽  
Levent Altinay
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Partner Selection ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Vice Presidents ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Selection Dynamics ◽  
Hotel Chains ◽  
Decision Making Criteria

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide insights on the franchise partner recruitment process and decision‐making criteria used to select partners. It aims to investigate the process and parameters considered by franchisees in selecting potential international hotel organizations as partners. The success of such choices influences growth of the firms and consequently affecting industry and economy.Design/methodology/approachIn‐depth semi‐structured interviews with owners, directors, vice presidents and mangers of the franchisee organizations were deployed.FindingsFindings suggest that partner selection is a multidimensional activity involving several key stages. Indian franchisees use profitability, brand name, operations support as decision‐making criteria while selecting their partners.Practical implicationsDifferences occur at various stages of partner selection. A proper understanding of partner selection dynamics and careful consideration of criteria's like culture, organizational values, pricing, experience, etc. would result in a better building of relationship.Originality/valueThe paper highlights the complexity of the process and the decision‐making criteria from a franchisee's perspective. From a practical perspective, it could be of value to future and existing international hotel chains using franchising as a mode of expansion.

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