Adaptive learning in cross-sector collaboration during global emergency : conceptual insights in the context of COVID-19 pandemic |
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Author: | Arslan, Ahmad1; Golgeci, Ismail2; Khan, Zaheer3; |
Organizations: |
1Department of Marketing, Management & IB, Oulu Business School, University of Oulu, Finland 2Department of Business Development & Technology, Aarhus University, Denmark 3Business School, University of Aberdeen, UK
4Kent Business School, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NZ, UK
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Format: | article |
Version: | accepted version |
Access: | open |
Online Access: | PDF Full Text (PDF, 0.3 MB) |
Persistent link: | http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi-fe20201221101669 |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Emerald,
2020
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Publish Date: | 2020-12-21 |
Description: |
AbstractPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the important role of cross-sector partnerships and collaboration in global emergency management, relevant in situations such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and grand global challenges. Design/methodology/approach: The paper utilizes exploratory historical methods and examines cross-sector partnerships from three key emerging markets — Pakistan, Turkey and Nigeria. The context of the emerging markets is important given the institutional fragility such markets encountered. Findings: The authors offer a conceptual discussion that explicates the vital role of such partnerships in global emergencies. The authors also highlight the instrumental role of adaptive learning in cross-sector partnerships, which can help multiple stakeholders create and deliver value in response to an emergency like a global health pandemic caused by the COVID-19. Along with the conceptual discussion, the authors further offer practical examples of cross-sector partnerships in emerging economies of Pakistan, Turkey, and Nigeria — undertaken in response to the recent pandemic — emphasizing that such partnerships are crucial to mitigate the emergencies and their consequences on society. Finally, this paper offers theoretical and practical implications for cross-sector collaboration and partnerships in response to the global crisis. Research limitations/implications: This research is limited to emerging markets context and further research is needed on this important topic. Originality/value: This paper is relevant given the current global pandemic caused by the COVID-19. There are relatively limited research studies on the cross-sector partnerships and their role in global emergencies, grand challenges and global crisis, thus this paper offers important insights on cross-sector partnerships and their value creation in global crisis situations. see all
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Series: |
Multinational business review |
ISSN: | 1525-383X |
ISSN-E: | 2054-1686 |
ISSN-L: | 1525-383X |
Volume: | 29 |
Issue: | 1 |
Pages: | 21 - 42 |
DOI: | 10.1108/MBR-07-2020-0153 |
OADOI: | https://oadoi.org/10.1108/MBR-07-2020-0153 |
Type of Publication: |
A1 Journal article – refereed |
Field of Science: |
512 Business and management |
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Copyright information: |
© 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited. The final authenticated version is available online at https://doi.org/10.1108/MBR-07-2020-0153. |