Partnership Centrality and Organizational Support Perceptions
Author Information
Author(s): Spencer Moore, Cynthia Smith, Tammy Simpson, Sharlene Wolbeck Minke
Primary Institution: Centre for Health and Policy Studies, University of Calgary
Hypothesis
Organizations that are more central partners in the AHLN network will perceive a more supportive funding environment after controlling for organizational characteristics.
Conclusion
Organizational perceptions of a supportive environment are influenced by both organizational characteristics and an organization's position in an inter-organizational network.
Supporting Evidence
- Non-traditional organizations perceive financial support as more readily available than traditional organizations.
- Organizations identified as valuable partners in the AHLN network report a higher sense of funding availability.
- Partnership ties influence how organizations perceive their funding environment.
Takeaway
Organizations that are better connected in a network feel like they have more money available to help them with their health programs.
Methodology
Organizational surveys and network analysis were conducted to assess perceptions of funding availability among AHLN member organizations.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of respondents and the subjective nature of perceptions.
Limitations
The study is based on self-reported data from organizational representatives, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants included representatives from both traditional and non-traditional health organizations in Alberta.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.03
Confidence Interval
95% CI: .01, .05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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