Interorganizational Cooperation and Decision Making Autonomy in a Consortium Multihospital System

Authors
Provan, Keith G.
Citation
G. Provan, Keith, Interorganizational Cooperation and Decision Making Autonomy in a Consortium Multihospital System, Academy of Management review , 9(3), 1984, pp. 494-504
Journal title
Academy of Management review → ACNP
ISSN journal
03637425
Volume
9
Issue
3
Year of publication
1984
Pages
494 - 504
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
This paper discusses interorganizational relationships within one type of multihospital system, a consortium.Reasons for the development of this type of system are presented.Hypotheses are proposed explaining how the general strategic-level decisions of hospitals may be influenced as a result of consortium affiliation.