Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to set the scene for this special issue by synthesising the vast array of literature to examine what constitutes mixed methods research, and the associated strengths and risks attributed to this approach. Design/methodology/approach – This paper takes...

In this study we investigate the design and control of public sector networks formed by government mandate. Specifically, we analyze how a range of antecedent factors influence the extent to which organisations within such networks effectively collaborate to unify their efforts. We examine the...