Advancing Practice-Driven Institutionalism: Dynamics of Cross-Sector Partnerships in Hybrid Setting

Narendra Kumar

Advancing Practice-Driven Institutionalism: Dynamics of Cross-Sector Partnerships in Hybrid Setting

Authors: Narendra Kumar

Published: 2025-02-21 14:34:19.249

Abstract

This study advances the concept of practice-driven institutionalism (PDI) by examining how practices dynamically interact to shape collective outcomes in hybrid organizational settings, particularly in cross-sector partnerships. Through a qualitative multi-case analysis of three partnerships addressing social and environmental challenges, the research explores collaboration-enhancing practices, their influence on motivation and fatigue, the role of individual actors, cyclical collaboration patterns, and the need for dynamic conceptual models. Findings reveal that collaborative practices evolve cyclically, influenced by motivation dynamics and individual agency, necessitating adaptive frameworks beyond static institutional views. The study proposes an integrated conceptual model that highlights the temporal and relational dimensions of practice interactions in hybrid environments.

Keywords

cross-sector partnerships, cyclical collaboration, conceptual models, Practice-driven institutionalism, adaptive frameworks

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Narendra Kumar, (2025-02-21 14:34:19.249). Advancing Practice-Driven Institutionalism: Dynamics of Cross-Sector Partnerships in Hybrid Setting. Abhi International Journal of Management Studies, Volume hfkvqQvJOOQfQ4jxyAbR, Issue 1.

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