Exploring contextual influences in collaboration
A sensemaking perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6328405 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zhihang Yuan (0000-0003-4776-4000, Department of Public and International Affairs City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong), Xiaohu Wang (0000-0003-0912-3050, Department of Public and International Affairs City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong), Jinwei Li (0000-0002-1969-1476, Department of Public and International Affairs City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong), Jingyuan Xu (0000-0003-0352-9930, Institute for Global Public Policy Fudan University Shanghai China, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 899-924 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Policy Studies Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0190-292X • E-ISSN: 1541-0072 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/psj.12586 |
| OpenAlex | W4406148021 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 72 |
Almost all existing models explaining collaborative actions focus on the interactive dynamics among collaborators. While these dynamics are thought to be influenced by external contextual forces, there is little theory or empirical work documenting this relationship. Employing a unique and comprehensive database of 890 contextual tensions, we adopt a sensemaking approach to explore the role of a fast‐evolving and ambiguous collaborative context in collaborative governance. We find that heightened sociopolitical controversies were “weaponized” by certain stakeholder groups to influence collaboration through forming and intensifying a political narrative, and this narrative was aided by the convenient adoption of evolving economic and financial circumstances as “ammunition.” These strategic choices, combined, produced a significant evolving context for the collaboration to adapt. These insights highlight the theoretical significance of contextual forces in intergovernmental collaborative governance and call for policymakers' attention to contextual uncertainties
Collaborative governance · Context (archaeology · Corporate governance · Economics · Knowledge management · Management · Narrative · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Sensemaking · Sociology · Stakeholder · Computer Science · E-Government and Public Services · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Public Policy and Administration Research
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |