The role of proximity relations in the integration process into the network: an analysis of CEOs’ life narratives

Laura Sabbado (), Maud Daniel (), Caroline Ruiller (), Emmanuelle Fromont () and Roselyne Crambert
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Laura Sabbado: CREM - Centre de recherche en économie et management - UNICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie - NU - Normandie Université - UR - Université de Rennes - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Maud Daniel: CREM - Centre de recherche en économie et management - UNICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie - NU - Normandie Université - UR - Université de Rennes - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Caroline Ruiller: CREM - Centre de recherche en économie et management - UNICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie - NU - Normandie Université - UR - Université de Rennes - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Emmanuelle Fromont: CREM - Centre de recherche en économie et management - UNICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie - NU - Normandie Université - UR - Université de Rennes - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Roselyne Crambert: CREM - Centre de recherche en économie et management - UNICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie - NU - Normandie Université - UR - Université de Rennes - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Abstract: This article looks at the collaboration relations of CEOs during different phases of the integration process into a network by using various proximity dimensions. Based on the life narratives of 21 CEO members belonging to a regional network, our study underlines that three integration phases exist, within which different proximity forms are mobilised. Whereas, institutional, personal and social proximities are significant during the entry phase, temporary geographical and cognitive proximities appear to be essential for building collaboration. Moreover, if social and personal dimensions play essential roles in starting collaborations, we note that social proximity remains less decisive for joint collaborative projects. These results enrich recent debates about the dimensions of proximity. They open lines of thinking about ways to encourage the integration of new members.

Keywords: qualitative analysis; life narrative; network dynamics; Proximity; Network dynamics; Life narrative; Qualitative analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021-08-09
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Published in Industry and Innovation, 2021, 28 (7), pp.815-835. ⟨10.1080/13662716.2021.1891868⟩

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DOI: 10.1080/13662716.2021.1891868

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