Social Network and Organization

Author: Qidalf, Cailin, et al. (Auth.), Wang Fengbin, Zhu Chaowei, et al. (Trans.)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is a work that spans sociology and management. It provides a concise introduction to the main concepts in the field of organizational social networks. The book elucidates the fundamental principles of network research methods, explores currently contentious main topics, points out the direction of theoretical development, and offers a strong critique of some taken-for-granted assumptions. This book is written for all who seek to learn and apply social network methods in organizational research. It offers a clear, easy-to-understand, and engaging introduction to this method, with particular attention given to interpersonal networks in organizations, which have long been neglected.