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Partnering for Grand Challenges: A Review of Organizational Design Considerations in Public–Private Collaborations

Gerard George; Thomas J. Fewer¹; Sérgio Lazzarini²; Anita M. McGahan³; Phanish Puranam⁴

¹ Georgetown University · ² Western University · ³ University of Toronto · ⁴ INSEAD

We conduct a theory-guided review of the literatures on public–private partnerships and grand challenges (GCs). We adopt an organization design approach to review and identify constructs in public–private collaborations (PPCs) that address societal challenges. Our review identifies the complexities of organizing to tackle GCs, highlights the plurality of organizational forms in PPCs, and explores organizational design considerations in these partnerships. Given the elevated role of private actors in these collaborations, our review provides a new understanding of how they can shape a private-public interface that is robust to the scale and scope of global problems. This leads to a rich research agenda on when, why, and how public and private collaborations matter, and their implications for addressing societal challenges.

DOI

10.1177/01492063221148992

Volume

50 (1)

Pages

10-40

Language

en

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