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Dr. Scott Douglas

Associate Professor 
Law, Economics and Governance
Utrecht University School of Governance
Public Governance and Management
Public Governance and Management

Dr. Scott Douglas

Associate Professor
Public Governance and Management
s.c.douglas@uu.nl
Profile CV Publications Teaching Ancillary activities Contact
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Areas of expertise
Research areas

Please visit my page on ResearchGate for a complete and open access overview of my publications here.

 

Publications

2022

Scholarly publications

Cristofoli, D., Douglas, S., Torfing, J., & Trivellato, B. (2022). Having it all: can collaborative governance be both legitimate and accountable? Public Management Review, 24(5), 695-719. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2021.1960736
Douglas, S. (2022). Debate: How to tell stories about government success. Public Money and Management, 42(1), 4-5. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2021.1966900
Douglas, S., t Hart, P., & van Erp, J. (2022). Identifying and interpreting government successes: An assessment tool for classroom use. Teaching Public Administration. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1177/01447394221079687
Compton, M., Douglas, S., Fahy, L., Luetjens, J., t Hart, P., & van Erp, J. (2022). New development: Walk on the bright side—what might we learn about public governance by studying its achievements? Public Money and Management, 42(1), 49-51. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2021.1975994

2021

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S., Scherpenisse, J., Van Der Steen, M., & Huijting, M. (2021). Evalueerkunst: Een praktische toepassing van het publieke waarde perspectief op het evalueren van beleid. Nederlandse School voor Openbaar Bestuur.
Douglas, S., & Ansell, C. (2021). Getting a Grip on the Performance of Collaborations: Examining Collaborative Performance Regimes and Collaborative Performance Summits. Public Administration Review, 81(5), 951-961. https://doi.org/10.1111/puar.13341
Douglas, S., Noort, M. V. D., & Noordegraaf, M. (2021). Prop masters or puppeteers? The role of public servants in staging public value review. In H. Sullivan, H. Dickinson, & H. Henderson (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of the Public Servant (1 ed., pp. 277-288). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29980-4_83
Douglas, S., & Schiffelers, M. J. (2021). Unpredictable cocktails or recurring recipes? Identifying the patterns that shape collaborative performance summits. Public Management Review, 23(11), 1705-1723. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2021.1879917
Douglas, S., Schillemans, T., t Hart, P., Ansell, C., Andersen, L. B., Flinders, M., Head, B., Moynihan, D., Nabatchi, T., O'Flynn, J., Raadschelders, J., Sancino, A., Sørensen, E., & Torfing, J. (2021). Rising to Ostrom’s challenge: an invitation to walk on the bright side of public governance and public service. Policy Design and Practice, 4(4), 441-451. https://doi.org/10.1080/25741292.2021.1972517
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/415722/25741292.2021.pdf?sequence=1
Noordegraaf, M., Terpstra, N., Douglas, S., Schiffelers, M-J., de Graaf, B. A., & Kummeling, H. (2021). Nood breekt wet? Over de onbedoelde en ongewenste gevolgen van een noodtoestand bij dreiging. Ars aequi, 2021, 704-712. https://arsaequi.nl/product/nood-breekt-wet/
Douglas, S., t Hart, P., Schillemans, T., Ansell, C., Bogh Andersen, L., Flinders, M., Head, B., Moynihan, D., Nabatchi, T., O'Flynn, J., Peters, B. G., Raadschelders, J., Sancino, A., Sørensen, E., & Torfing, J. (2021). Rising to Ostrom's Challenge: An invitation to walk on the bright side of politics, governance and public service . Researchgate. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27680.30721
Fahy, L., Douglas, S., & van Erp, J. (2021). Keeping up with cryptocurrencies: How financial regulators used radical innovation to bolster agency reputation. Technology and Regulation, 2021, 1-16. https://techreg.org/index.php/techreg/article/view/65

Professional publications

Douglas, S. (2021). Samen voor de jeugd van Almere: Evaluatie van de kwaliteit van de jeugdhulp in Almere.
Schiffelers, M-J., Terpstra, N., Ardon, D., Slothouwer, M., Douglas, S., Noordegraaf, M., Schruijer, S., & van der Spek, M. (2021). Toekomstbestendig Centrum Seksueel Geweld: Een bestuurlijke en organisatorische evaluatie ten behoeve van de doorontwikkeling van het CSG. https://repository.wodc.nl/handle/20.500.12832/3132
Overmans, T., Kuiper, M., & Douglas, S. (2021). Samen voor de wijk: Zes aanbevelingen voor verbetering van het wijkgericht werken in de gemeente Ede. USBO Advies.

2020

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S., Berthod, O., Groenleer, M., & Nederhand, J. (2020). Pathways to collaborative performance: examining the different combinations of conditions under which collaborations are successful. Policy and Society, 638-658. https://doi.org/10.1080/14494035.2020.1769275
Douglas, S. C., & Overmans, J. F. A. (2020). Public value budgeting: propositions for the future of budgeting. Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management, 32(4), 623-637. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPBAFM-05-2020-0066
Douglas, S. C., Ansell, C., Parker, C. F., Sørensen, E., t Hart, P., & Torfing, J. (2020). Understanding Collaboration: Introducing the Collaborative Governance Case Databank. Policy and Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/14494035.2020.1794425

2019

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. C., & t Hart, P. (2019). Wanneer worden gemeenten gezien als waardevol? Lokale publieke waardecreatie door de ogen van lokale actoren. Bestuurskunde, 2019(3), 23-31. https://doi.org/10.5553/Bk/092733872019029003003
Douglas, S. C., Bos, A., & Noordegraaf, M. (2019). Addressing the Challenges of Transboundary Crises: The Dutch Local Response to the Global Surge in ISIS Supporters. In F. Bynander, & D. Nohrstedt (Eds.), Collaborative Crisis Management: Interorganizational Approaches to Extreme Events Taylor & Francis.
Douglas, S. C., & Noordegraaf, M. (2019). Designing spaces for public value creation: Consolidating conflicting dimensions of public value in the design of public organizations. In A. Lindgreen (Ed.), Public value: deepening, enriching, and broadening the theory and practice (pp. 54-64). Routlege.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/386457/Chapter4_Queries_editedv20190521.docx?sequence=1
Douglas, S. C., de Graaf, B. A., Van den Bos, K., Klem, W., Schiffelers, M-J., & Noordegraaf, M. (2019). Al doende leren. Een evaluatie van de Arnhemse radicaliseringsaanpak. Utrecht University. https://www.uu.nl/sites/default/files/evaluatie_aanpak_radicalisering_arnhem_.pdf
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/415256/evaluatie_aanpak_radicalisering_arnhem_.pdf?sequence=1
Noordegraaf, M., Douglas, S., Geuijen, K., & Van Der Steen, M. (2019). Weaknesses of wickedness: a critical perspective on wickedness theory. Policy and Society, 38(2), 278-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/14494035.2019.1617970
Douglas, S. C., Hood, C., Overmans, J. F. A., & Scheepers, F. (2019). Gaming the system: building an online management game to spread and gather insights into the dynamics of performance management systems. Public Management Review, 21(10), 1560-1576. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2019.1571277

Professional publications

van der Torre, L., Douglas, S. C., & t Hart, P. (2019). Werken aan Publieke Waarde: Leren van en voor Gemeenten. Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/380143/VNG_Rapport_LvdT_SD_PtH_Dec_2018_copy.pdf?sequence=1

2018

Scholarly publications

Overmans, J. F. A., & Douglas, S. C. (2018). The Research-Practice Gap in Public Sector In The Netherlands. In L. Ferry, I. Saliterer, I. Steccolini, & B. Tucker (Eds.), The Research-Practice Gap on Accounting in the Public Services: An International Analysis Palgrave Macmillan.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/420184/Pages_from_Ferry2019_Chapter_AGlobalViewOfTheResearch_Pract.pdf?sequence=1

2017

Scholarly publications

van de Noort, M., Douglas, S. C., & van der Torre, E. J. (2017). Belofte, pijn en medicijn: het verantwoorden van publieke waardecreatie aan de lokale politiek en maatschappelijke partners. Bestuurswetenschappen, 71(2), 5-21. https://doi.org/10.5553/Bw/016571942017071002002
Noordegraaf, M., Douglas, S. C., Bos, A., & Klem, W. M. (2017). How to evaluate the governance of transboundary problems? Assessing a national counterterrorism strategy. Evaluation, 23(4), 389-406. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356389017733340
de Jong, J., Douglas, S. C., Sicilia, M., Radnor, Z., Noordegraaf, M., & Debus, P. (2017). Instruments of value: using the analytic tools of public value theory in teaching and practice. Public Management Review, 19(5), 605-620. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2016.1192162
Hartley, J., Alford, J., Knies, E., & Douglas, S. (2017). Towards an empirical research agenda for public value theory. Public Management Review, 19(5), 670-685. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2016.1192166
Alford, J., Douglas, S. C., Geuijen, C. H. M., & t Hart, P. (2017). Ventures in public value management: Introduction to the symposium. Public Management Review, 19(5), 589-604. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2016.1192160

Professional publications

Noordegraaf, M., Schiffelers, M-J., Douglas, S. C., van Rossem, J. W. C., Terpstra, N. M., de Graaf, B. A., & Kummeling, H. R. B. M. (2017). Nood breekt wet? Terroristische dreiging, noodtoestand en maatschappelijke effecten. WODC. https://repository.wodc.nl/bitstream/handle/20.500.12832/2331/2805_Volledige_Tekst_tcm28-294924.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y

2016

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. (2016). Value-oriented public management in vulnerable societies: assessing the impact of Public Value Management practices in three Caribbean countries. Journal of Commonwealth and Comparative Politics, 54(4), 536-556. https://doi.org/10.1080/14662043.2016.1228351
Douglas, S., & Meijer, A. (2016). Transparency and Public Value—Analyzing the Transparency Practices and Value Creation of Public Utilities. International Journal of Public Administration, 39(12), 940-951. https://doi.org/10.1080/01900692.2015.1064133
Douglas, S. C., & Meijer, A. J. (2016). Transparency and public value: Analyzing the transparency practices and value creation of public utilities. International Journal of Public Administration, 39(12), 940–951. https://doi.org/10.1080/01900692.2015.1064133

Professional publications

Noordegraaf, M., Douglas, S. C., Bos, A., & Klem, W. M. (2016). Gericht, gedragen en geborgd interventievermogen? Evaluatie van de nationale contraterrorisme-strategie 2011-2015. Utrecht School of Governance.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/342307/Evaluatie_Contraterrorisme_Strategie_2011_2015_USBO_Advies_v160408.pdf?sequence=1

Other output

Douglas, S. C. (2016, Jan 29). ChildProtect: an agency under fire: Case study for the ANZSOG Case Library. Australian New Zealand School of Government and State Services Authority. https://www.anzsog.edu.au/resource-library/case-library/childprotect-an-agency-under-fire-a-2016-173-1

2015

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. C., & Noordegraaf, M. (2015). Toezicht op publieke waardecreatie: Meervoudig structureren van waardedimensies in professionele organisaties. In H. Den Uijl, & T. Van Zonneveld (Eds.), Zorg voor toezicht: De maatschappelijke betekenis van governance in de zorg (pp. 56-65). Mediawerf.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/325214/Douglas_Noordegraaf_tz_Verbinden_van_publiek_waarden_NVTZ_150602.docx?sequence=1

Popularising publications

Douglas, S. (2015). Kwaliteit en rendement kunnen prima samengaan. De Volkskrant.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/310260/Douglas_Kwaliteit_en_rendement_gaan_prima_samen.pdf?sequence=1

2014

Professional publications

Douglas, S., & van de Vijver, A. (2014). Referentiekader Nederlandse universiteiten: Vergelijking professionele organisaties in de Nederlandse (semi-)publieke sector. VSNU.
Noordegraaf, M., Lindemann, B., & Douglas, S. (2014). Professionaliseringsstrategieën: Betekenisvolle inbedding van het schoolleidersregister VO. VO-Raad.
Princen, S., Geuijen, K., Douglas, S., & van Esch, F. (2014). Evaluatiekader doelrealisatie strategische landenprogramma's voor internationale politiesamenwerking. Departement Bestuurs- en Organisatiewetenschap (USBO) Universiteit Utrecht.

Other output

Douglas, S., & Noordegraaf, M. (2014). Enkelvoudige keuzes voor het omgaan met meervoudige publieke waardecreatie. Paper presented at Congres voor Nederlandse Vereniging voor Toezichthouders in Zorg en Welzijn, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Douglas, S., & Noordegraaf, M. (2014). Public managers as architects of performance: The construction of performance management systems and the impact on organizational performance. Paper presented at IRSPM, Ottowa, Canada.
Douglas, S., & Meijer, A. (2014). Transparency and public value: Public utilities, information disclosure to stakeholders and organizational performance. Paper presented at IRSPM conference, Praag.

2013

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. (2013). Hoe veranderen we de wereld? Of: Zandkastelen bouwen in de regen. Nexus, 63, 151-157.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/308886/Nexus63_ScottDouglas.pdf?sequence=1

2011

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. (2011). Success nonetheless: Making public utilities work in small-scale democracies despite difficult capital conditions. [Doctoral thesis 3 (Research UU / Graduation NOT UU), University of Oxford]. University of Oxford.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/347150/Success_Nonetheless_SC_Douglas_20111216.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Douglas, S. (2011). Great governance in small societies: Effective public sector practices in small-scale democracies. Berenschot.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/308873/great_governance_sc_douglas_indexed.pdf?sequence=1

Other output

Douglas, S. (2011). Overcoming oligarchy. Paper presented at ECPR, Lausanne, Switzerland.

2009

Popularising publications

Douglas, S., & Heutger, V. (2009). Referendum op Curaçao mag eilanders niet schaden. Volkskrant.
Douglas, S., & Hes, M. (2009). Goed toezicht informeert de burger. Financieel Dagblad.

Other output

Douglas, S. (2009). The gossip society and its enemies. Paper presented at Towards Knowledge Democracy, Leiden, Netherlands.

2008

Popularising publications

Douglas, S., & Idema, T. (2008). Gebrek aan kennis in debat over het Koninkrijk. NRC NEXT.
Douglas, S. (2008). Effectieve bestedingen van hoger collegegeld. NRC NEXT.

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