Reflections on Actor-Network Theory, Governance Networks, and Strategic Outcomes

AutorLudmilla Meyer Montenegro - Sergio Bulgacov
CargoUniversidade Federal de Sergipe, UFS - Fundação Getúlio Vargas, FGV-SP
Available online at
http://www.anpad.org.br/bar
BAR, Rio de Janeiro, v. 11, n. 1, art. 6,
pp. 107-124, Jan./Mar. 2014
Reflections on Actor-Network Theory, Governance Networks, and
Strategic Outcomes
Ludmilla Meyer Montenegro
E-mail address: ludmilla2907@gmail.com
Universidade Federal de Sergipe - UFS
Av. Vereador Olímpio Grande, s/n, Centro, 49500-000, Itabaiana, SE, Brazil.
Sergio Bulgacov
E-mail address: s.bulgacov@gmail.com
Fundação Getúlio Vargas - FGV-SP
Av. 9 de Julho, 2029, Bela Vista, 01313-902, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Received 15 February 2013; received in revised form 14 April 2013; accepted 1st May 2013;
published online 2nd January 2014.
L. M. Montenegro, S. Bulgacov
BAR, Rio de Janeiro, v. 11, n. 1, art. 6, pp. 107-124, Jan./Mar. 2014 www.anpad.org.br/bar
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Abstract
In an attempt to instigate discussion in the areas of organizational studies and strategy, this essay focuses on
themes related to Governance, Actor-Network Theory, and Strategic Outcomes. We seek to expand
understanding of the Governance Network Theory by proposing the inclusion of human and non-human actors
from the Actor-Network Theory in its scope. Recent studies concerning the notion of heterogeneous networks
have demonstrated the i mportance of non-human actors for understanding social and organizationa l phenomena.
When combined with a netwo rk perspective, strategy is seen as something that people within organizations do
and not something that organizations have (Johnson, Langley, Melin, & Whittington, 2007). Networks require
interaction, movement, and process; i.e., the active participation o f actors involved. Decision making and
activities are continuously realized based on the ties between actor s and the content they deal with. We believe
that this theoretical framework will reveal aspects and issues taken for granted that should be incorporated in the
Governance Network Theorys empirical scope of analysis, primarily for research in plural and complex
organizations permeated with ambiguous and power-related issues.
Key words: governance networks; strategizing; strategic outcomes; actor- network theory; education.

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