TY - JOUR
AU - Arslan, Ahmad
AU - Golgeci, Ismail
AU - Khan, Zaheer
AU - Al-Tabbaa, Omar
AU - Hurmelinna-Laukkanen, Pia
PY - 2020
DA - December
TI - Adaptive learning in cross-sector collaboration during global emergency: Conceptual insights in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
JO - Multinational Business Review
EP - 42
VL - 29
IS - 1
DO - https://doi.org/10.1108/MBR-07-2020-0153
AB - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the important role of cross-sector partnerships and collaboration in global emergency management, relevant in situations such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and grand global challenges.Design/methodology/approach The paper utilizes exploratory historical methods and examines cross-sector partnerships from three key emerging markets – Pakistan, Turkey and Nigeria. The context of the emerging markets is important given the institutional fragility such markets encountered.FindingsThe authors offer a conceptual discussion that explicates the vital role of such partnerships in global emergencies. The authors also highlight the instrumental role of adaptive learning in cross-sector partnerships, which can help multiple stakeholders create and deliver value in response to an emergency like a global health pandemic caused by the COVID-19. Along with the conceptual discussion, the authors further offer practical examples of cross-sector partnerships in emerging economies of Pakistan, Turkey, and Nigeria – undertaken in response to the recent pandemic – emphasizing that such partnerships are crucial to mitigate the emergencies and their consequences on society. Finally, this paper offers theoretical and practical implications for cross-sector collaboration and partnerships in response to the global crisis.Research limitations/implications This research is limited to emerging markets context and further research is needed on this important topic.Originality/value This paper is relevant given the current global pandemic caused by the COVID-19. There are relatively limited research studies on the cross-sector partnerships and their role in global emergencies, grand challenges and global crisis, thus this paper offers important insights on cross-sector partnerships and their value creation in global crisis situations.
PB - Emerald Publishing
UR - https://aura.abdn.ac.uk/handle/2164/15513
KW - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
KW - Education
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