ABSTRACT

Social Networks at Work provides the latest thinking, from top-notch experts, on social networks as they apply to industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology. Each chapter provides an in-depth review along with discussions of future research and managerial implications of the social network perspective. Altogether, the volume illustrates the importance of adding a social capital perspective to the traditional human capital focus of I/O psychology.

The volume is organized into two groups of chapters: the first seven chapters focus on specific network concepts (such as centrality, affect, negative ties, multiplexity, cognition, and structural holes) applied across a variety of topics. The remaining eight chapters focus on common I/O topics (such as personality, creativity, turnover, careers, person–environment fit, employment, teams, and leadership) and examine each from a network perspective, applying a variety of network concepts to the topic.

This volume is suited for students and academics interested in applying a social network perspective to their work, as well as for practicing managers. Each topic area provides a useful review and guide for future research, as well as implications for managerial action.

chapter 2|14 pages

Centrality

Concepts and Measures

chapter 5|25 pages

Multiplex Relationships in Organizations

Applying an Ambivalence Lens

chapter 6|25 pages

Network Cognition

Bridging Micro and Macro Organizational Behavior

chapter 7|23 pages

Angry Entrepreneurs 1

A Note on Networks Prone to Character Assassination

chapter 8|23 pages

Self-Monitoring

A Personality Theory for Network Research

chapter 9|22 pages

From Ugly Duckling to Swan

A Social Network Perspective on Novelty Recognition and Creativity

chapter 11|23 pages

Social Networks and Careers

chapter 12|24 pages

Person–Environment Fit and Social Networks

A Social Resource Management Perspective on Organizational Entry

chapter 16|11 pages

Bridging Perspectives on Bridging

A Framework of Social Contexts that Integrates Structural and Cultural Bridging