Values are seen as important in both interorganizational networks and wicked problems. However, in both academia and practice the exact implications of these values remain unclear. In this article we examine the role of values in interorganizational networks dealing with wicked problems, by conducting a case study in a pregnancy and childbirth network. Our analysis identified both actor and network values, three value tensions among actors, and a variety of coping strategies to deal with these tensions. The findings indicate that value differentiation in networks should not be only seen as a problem, but also as an important ingredient for the achievement of network goals. Furthermore, our study revealed functional-structural and cognitive-cultural coping strategies to respond to value tensions among actors, applied by both the network administrative organization and the individual actors in the network. Lastly, we elaborate on the position and skill set of the network leader. We leverage these research results to formulate insights and recommendations for network practice.

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价值观在组织间网络应对棘手问题中的作用

价值观在组织间网络和棘手问题中都被视为重要的。然而，在学术界和实践中，这些价值观的确切含义仍不清楚。在本文中，我们通过对怀孕和分娩网络进行案例研究，探讨价值观在处理棘手问题的组织间网络中的作用。我们的分析确定了行动者和网络价值观、行动者之间的三种价值张力，以及应对这些张力的各种应对策略。研究结果表明，网络中的价值差异不应仅仅被视为一个问题，而且还应被视为实现网络目标的一个重要因素。此外，我们的研究揭示了功能结构和认知文化应对策略，以应对网络管理组织和网络中个体行为者之间的价值紧张。最后，我们详细阐述了网络领导者的职位和技能。我们利用这些研究结果来制定网络实践的见解和建议。