%0 Report %1 Bryans06dimensionsof %A Bryans, J. W. %A Fitzgerald, J. S. %A Jones, C. B. %A Mozolevsky, I. %A Bryans, Jeremy W. %A Fitzgerald, John S. %A Jones, Cliff B. %A Mozolevsky, Igor %D 2006 %K coalitions dimensions dynamic %T Dimensions of dynamic coalitions %U http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.63.9059 %X Developments in network technology are enabling organisations to form temporary alliances to achieve specific goals. Such alliances are often referred to as "dynamic coalitions", emphasising the fluid character of their memberships. Dynamic coalitions vary widely in architecture, scale and complexity, ranging from ad hoc groupings of organisations created in order to perform a very brief transaction to long-running collaborations between allies. In many cases, there is significant sharing of information between the participants. The term "dynamic coalitions " is often used without definition, giving rise to potential confusion and unfulfilled expectations. This paper attempts to map out a space of dynamic coalitions, using a systematic approach supported by a formal (mathematically-based) modelling language. Seven "dimensions " are identified and explored, with an emphasis on the flow of information through coalitions. A case study examines software being developed to support dynamic coalitions within the chemical engineering industry. The forms of dynamic coalitions that this software

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