Addressing “Wicked Problems”: Promoting the supply of innovations into complex healthcare networks

Phillips, Wendy; Okeke, Udonna; Jens, Roehrich; Conway, Steve; Moule, Pam

Abstract

“Wicked problems” are complex, open-ended and intractable, encompassing public sector challenges such as poverty, healthcare problems, and unemployment which markets and bureaucracies often fail to address. It is proposed that inter-organisational networks exist to resolve wicked problems by providing a flexible structure, information-rich resources and collaboration. This paper will present research into the value of inter-organisational networks in public sector organisations, focusing on the supply of innovations into NHS England.

Keywords: inter-organisational networks, innovation diffusion, wicked problems

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: 9th Annual Edsi Conference "Decision Sciences For The New Global Economy" Udine & Venice – June 3rd To June 6th, 2018
• Start Date: Jun 3, 2018
• End Date: Jun 6, 2018
• Acceptance Date: Jan 9, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/872252
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : 9th Annual EDSI Conference "Decision Sciences For The New Global Economy" Udine & Venice – June 3rd To June 6th, 2018