Date of Award
Spring 6-10-2016
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of arts (BA)
Department
Global Honors
First Advisor
John Inman
Second Advisor
Divya McMillin
Third Advisor
Chris Knaus
Abstract
Cross-sector collaboration is an underutilized source of competitive advantage in the modern economy. Though it is a complex and dynamic system, collaboration can be rendered more manageable through an organized framework. In this paper, a literature review was conducted to survey the research landscape, searching particularly for productive models that may be practically used in forming and maintaining successful cross-sector collaborations. The literature suggests that aspects of collaborative relationships can be categorized for use in analysis and practical navigation. The thought that collaborative relationships have commonalities in form and behavior is corroborated amongst the literature, allowing for some amount of planning and analysis to take place through a framework. This opportunity suggests that increased understanding and a more disciplined approach can produce better results in cross-sector collaborations. A possible framework is introduced. Discussion is introduced and areas for further study are offered.
Recommended Citation
Jessen, Dane, "Cross-sector Collaboration: Results Through Understanding and Application" (2016). Global Honors Theses. 33.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/gh_theses/33
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