Kuno Schedler
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Item type:Publication, Rationality Patterns in Export Promotion Organizations(2026-01-03); ; ;Klasen, Andreas ;Casasola, SimonaExport promotion organizations (EPOs) play an essential role in supporting global trade. Amid escalating global trade tensions, rising tariffs, and increased multipolarity, specialized teams within EPOs assume decision-making functions guided by distinct rationalities. The aim of this research was to identify the different rationalities within EPOs and determine the factors contributing to their variations. Using a mixed method approach, we assessed the rationalities of these teams and show demonstrable differences. Key influencing factors are primarily rooted in the organizational context: institutional guidelines, perceived trends and challenges, and organizational goals. Our analysis reveals three different clusters reflecting differences between corporateoriented, government-oriented, and independent rationality. Understanding these distinct rationalities provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to enhance organizational effectiveness in navigating contemporary global trade challenges.Type:journal articleJournal:Global PolicyVolume:0 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Government-university collaboration on smart city and smart government projects: What are the success factors?(2024-01); ; ;Sebastian FroweinDespite the widespread practice of cooperation between governments and universities on smart city and smart government projects, the factors influencing this cooperation are not well known. We explore government-university collaboration to illuminate four potential determinants of success in such projects: output, institutional, relationship, and framework factors. Using mixed methods, including a theoretically informed crisp-set qualitative comparative analysis methodology and thematic analysis of interviews and secondary data, we identify the causal relationships among these determinants and perceived success of government-university collaboration on smart city and smart government projects. We find that for a collaboration to be considered successful, all of these factors must be present and positive. In contrast, a negative assessment of even one of these factors is sufficient to evaluate the collaboration as unsuccessful.Type:journal articleJournal:CitiesScopus© Citations 27 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, What can we learn from service model analysis? An application in the government export finance sectorThe service model approach, like business models in the private sector, is gaining increasing attention in public management literature. In line with this evolving discourse, our study analyzes service models in government export promotion. By exploring the use of service models and discussing key developments, we shed light on the diverse application of service models in the context of officially supported export creditsan under-researched field in which a lot of innovation is happening. We observe a limited number of traditional service models with significant relevance. In addition, our findings suggest a rising diversity that signifies innovation and the broadening scope of activities. We also uncover the underlying motivations and practical experiences associated with their implementation and provide valuable insights into the benefits they offer.Type:journal articleJournal:Public Policy and AdministrationScopus© Citations 2 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The six dimensions of organizational rationality(Elsevier BV, 2024-12); ; ;Burkhardt, Franca ;Shevkova, OlenaRationalities shape the way individuals interpret information and engage within organizations. Differences in rationality can complicate collaboration. Therefore, comprehending its influence in organizations is crucial. The traditional approach to examining rationalities and their differences is qualitative, with very few studies using quantitative methods. To bridge this gap, we developed a questionnaire to measure organizational rationality across six dimensions: economic, creative, political, social, legal, and technical. This approach allowed us to identify variations in rationality within teams while embracing the complexity prevalent in pluralistic organizations. Our quantitative tool that measures rationalities in organizations can aid scholars and practitioners in gaining insights on influential dimensions and implementing reforms aligned to them.Type:journal articleJournal:SSRN Electronic JournalVolume:2024 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The role of trust in the adoption of cooperative arrangement types in e-credentials marketsThe interest in digital identities has increased considerably in academia and practice in recent years. This can be seen by the many electronic identity projects worldwide and the numerous published studies that provide insightful narratives and descriptive case findings about success factors and barriers to the adoption of national authentication infrastructures. In this paper, we take a closer look to the role of trust on the design and implementation of a nation-wide e-credential market. We argue that trust in political and economic institutions can be an important factor to explain differences in the chosen cooperative arrangement which can range from monopolistic, purely state-controlled e-credential markets, to polypolistic, decentralized e-credential markets where also private vendors offer state recognized e-ID on their own or in partnership with the government. Following an inductive reasoning process, we develop three testable propositions which may inspire further empirical research and offer practitioners a new angle to rethink e-credential markets in the light of citizen trust in political and economic institutions.Type:journal articleJournal:Information PolityVolume:28 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Smart criminal justice: exploring the use of algorithms in the Swiss criminal justice system(2022-03-14); ; ; In the digital age, the use of advanced technology is becoming a new paradigm in police work, criminal justice, and the penal system. Algorithms promise to predict delinquent behaviour, identify potentially dangerous persons, and support crime investigation. Algorithm-based applications are often deployed in this context, laying the groundwork for a ‘smart criminal justice’. In this qualitative study based on 32 interviews with criminal justice and police officials, we explore the reasons why and extent to which such a smart criminal justice system has already been established in Switzerland, and the benefits perceived by users. Drawing upon this research, we address the spread, application, technical background, institutional implementation, and psychological aspects of the use of algorithms in the criminal justice system. We find that the Swiss criminal justice system is already significantly shaped by algorithms, a change motivated by political expectations and demands for efficiency. Until now, algorithms have only been used at a low level of automation and technical complexity and the levels of benefit perceived vary. This study also identifies the need for critical evaluation and research-based optimization of the implementation of advanced technology. Societal implications, as well as the legal foundations of the use of algorithms, are often insufficiently taken into account. By discussing the main challenges to and issues with algorithm use in this field, this work lays the foundation for further research and debate regarding how to guarantee that ‘smart’ criminal justice is actually carried out smartly.Type:journal articleJournal:Artificial Intelligence and LawVolume:31Issue:2Scopus© Citations 23 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Smart criminal justice: Phenomena and normative requirementsType:journal articleJournal:International Review of Administrative SciencesScopus© Citations 15 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Legitimizing the Smart City Idea: The Case of the #Smarthalle(2020-11-09); ; Many cities are pursuing the goal of becoming a smart city which has far-reaching consequences for the city and its stakeholders. A successful implementation of these smart city initiatives requires a broad legitimacy base. This poses a challenge for cities as creating legitimacy for new ideas is by no means easy. In this article, we explore how a city administration tries to influence the legitimacy of an idea like that of a smart city. Based on a case study about the #Smarthalle, a project of the city of St. Gallen different legitimization strategies are presented. The results show that legitimization efforts are primarily directed at citizens and administrative staff. The analysis reveals that creating a vision, making the idea tangible and mobilizing allies are key strategies for legitimizing smart city initiatives and related projects. onsequently, the #Smarthalle was designed as a place to exchange ideas, experience smart technologies and directly connect the administration and the citizens.Type:journal articleJournal:Swiss Yearbook of Administrative ScienceDOI:10.5334/ssas.149 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Technological frames in public administration: What do public managers think of big data?Being among the largest creators and gatherers of data in many countries, public administrations are looking for ways to harness big data technology. However, the de facto uses of big data in the public sector remain very limited. Despite numerous studies aiming to clarify the term big data, for many public managers, it remains unclear what this technology does and does not offer public administration. Using the concept of technological frames, we explore the assumptions, expectations, and understandings that public managers possess in order to interpret and make sense of big data. We identify nine big data frames, ranging from inward-oriented techno-enthusiasts to outward-oriented techno-skeptics, each of which characterizes public managers' specific viewpoints relating to the introduction of big data in public administrations. Our findings highlight inconsistencies between different perceptions and reveal widespread skepticism among public managers, helping better understand why the de facto uses of big data in the public sector remain very limited.Type:journal articleJournal:Government Information QuarterlyVolume:37Issue:1Scopus© Citations 76 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, How smart can government be? Exploring barriers to the adoption of smart governmentType:journal articleJournal:Information PolityVolume:2019Issue:24Scopus© Citations 82