The contribution of network research to managerial culture and practice

Vincent Chauvet, Barthélemy Chollet, Giuseppe Soda and Isabelle Huault

European Management Journal, 2011, vol. 29, issue 5, 321-334

Abstract: Although research on social networks has gained significant influence in the academic world, several factors seem to have lowered its echo in the business world. It is still unclear how this fast-growing stream of research has translated into solid implications for managerial action and decision making. Based on a review of recent research, this paper attempts to provide evidence that network research does have practical relevance. We focus on five areas where network research has introduced new angles and renewed the understanding of how organizations should tackle management issues. We also suggest directions for future research, with the same objective of placing the emphasis on strengthening the contribution of the approach to management practices.

Keywords: Social networks; Network research; Managerial practice; Practical relevance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.emj.2011.06.005

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