This Element provides an innovative angle for understanding organizational social networks, engaging in empirical network research, and nurturing further theoretical development on the role of social interactions and connectedness in modern organizations.
Focusing on the intersection of organizational behavior and social networks, this book delves into how interpersonal relationships and network structures influence workplace dynamics. It explores the impact of social connections on communication, collaboration, and overall organizational effectiveness, offering insights into how understanding these networks can enhance management practices and employee engagement. The analysis provides a fresh perspective on traditional organizational theories, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and practitioners.
This book brings a social networks perspective to bear on topics of leadership, decision-making, turnover, organisational crises, organisational culture, and other major organisational behaviour topics. It offers a new direction for organisational behaviour theory and research by drawing from social network ideas.
Cutting-edge work in social network analysis is presented alongside innovative directions for future organizational research. The authors provide a comprehensive exploration of the field, highlighting significant advancements and their implications. This work not only showcases current methodologies but also encourages scholars to consider new avenues for investigation, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike.