Ryan R. Peterson’s scientific contributions

This paper describes an exploratory study of new organisational forms in hospitals. The study focuses on ICT-enabled networking in hospital organisations. Two Dutch hospitals (one general and one categorical) and a German hospital (university) were analysed. Hospitals develop through different levels of networking and phases of organisational focus

This paper describes an exploratory study of new organisational forms in hospitals. The study focuses on ICT-enabled networking in hospital organisations. Two Dutch hospitals (one general and one categorical) and a German hospital (university) were analysed. Hospitals develop through different levels of networking and phases of organisational focus. Strategic drivers and incentives are improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of the primary care process. Enabling conditions are a clear hospital strategy and an open and flexible hospital information system that supports network transactions and processes. The design and functioning of the network is conditioned by (a) the not-for-profit market, (b) the organisational focus, and (c) the involvement of internal and external stakeholders. The measurability of performance increases as the organisational focus evolves. More research is called for to understand the complexity and dynamics of hospital network organisations.

This paper describes an exploratory study of networked organisations in the health care sector. Based on a review of literature on networked organisations, a theoretical framework is developed and applied to three case studies. The results indicate that networked organisations in health care services are mainly driven by socio-economic and organisational conditions, in which information and communication technology plays an increasingly important facilitative role. Furthermore, the case findings indicate that networked organisations in health care develop through different phases: from pilot practices to institutionalisation. Lessons are drawn from the case studies for practice and the applicability of the theoretical framework.

Strategic Information management in hospitals gives directives for the development of the hospital's information system. This paper discusses the specific situation of strategic information management for a university hospital that is subject to the Dutch healthcare environment. Central issues for the discussion are the involved internal and external stakeholders that have some direct or indirect interest with respect to information management in the hospital. The complexity and heterogeneity of the hospital requires the development of multiple strategic plans that reflect the specific requirements of the different stakeholders.

Information technology governance is generally defined as the locus of IT decision-making authority. This paper argues that IT governance also includes the capability to integrate IT decision-making between key stakeholders. Exploratory case studies are conducted in Financial Services to develop a richer understanding of what the emerging capabilities are of IT governance. Findings indicate that IT governance capabilities -while necessary, though not sufficient-, go beyond formal-hierarchical modes, and include important lateral and socialisation mechanisms. In particular, the role of competency, credibility and coalition building are essential to IT governance. Directions for future research are discussed.

This paper describes an exploratory study of networked organisations in the health care sector. Based on a review of literature on networked organisations, a theoretical framework is developed and applied to three case studies. The results indicate that networked organisations in health care services are mainly driven by socio-economic and organisational conditions, in which information and communication technology plays an increasingly important facilitative role. Furthermore, the case findings indicate that networked organisations in health care develop through different phases: from pilot practices to institutionalisation. Lessons are drawn from the case studies for practice and the applicability of the theoretical framework. 1.

This paper describes the design and development of electronic network organisations in health care. The strategic drivers, design and ICT infrastructure of electronic health care network are outlined. Based on an in-depth investigation of electronic health care networks, this paper summarises the main lessons learned and the critical success factors. The implications for research and directions for health care practice are discussed.