Innovation in the Public Sector
Dilemmas in the Use of Ad Hoc Processes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11680660 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thomas N Gilmore (University of Pennsylvania, corresponding author), James Krantz (Yale University) |
| Year | 1991 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 455-455 |
| Publication date | 1991-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0276-8739 • E-ISSN: 1520-6688 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.2307/3325326 |
| OpenAlex | W2101428839 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 4 |
Increasingly, public sector executives are using ad hoc groups and processes-what we term “parallel processes”-as a vehicle for innovation. The central question is, however, when parallel processes are developmental and when they are bypasses that avoid critical issues. This paper reviews some potential weaknesses in the use of such groups by examining several cases that show how they can impede the actual implementation of the innovation. We propose a transitional perspective that regards parallel process as scaffolding, enabling new ideas and behaviors to grow strong enough to eventually allow their transfer to the permanent structure
Business · Political science · Post hoc · Public sector · Information Systems Theories and Implementation · Law · Management and Organizational Studies · Medicine · Public Policy and Administration Research
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,12 |
| Citation span | 1992 - 2024 (33) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |