Keywords
microsocial processes
inter-organizational alliances alianzas interorganizacional
modelos 3H/4H
procesos microsociales
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Abstract
Relationships between various social actors have recently gained momentum at a global level to stimulate innovation in specific social contexts. Triple Helix (3H) models have emerged focused on the interaction between university, business and government, as well as Quadruple Helix (4H) models including civil society as another key actor. This implies the interaction between very diverse institutions with their own organizational dynamics. Thus, both intra- and inter-organizational links inherent to 3H/4H models become a topic of interest to achieve the alignment of multiple actors, facing the entropy of complex systems oriented to the fulfillment of joint tasks. In this sense, the implementation of this type of model, although attractive, faces great challenges on a practical level. Therefore, the study analyzed the microsocial processes inherent to 4H models for the construction of alliances both internal and external to organizations, addressing a 4H model in El Salvador, using a qualitative grounded theory design. From the results, it was understood how microsocial dynamics arise in processes aimed at the alignment of actors both at an intra- and inter-organizational level. The results of this study demonstrated contextual variations and the need to consider the personal dimension to build alliances. Thus, the social capital of individuals, nested in organizational structures, is the true catalyst agent for the functioning of 3H/4H models, making it difficult to propose standard mechanisms for their implementation.
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