Effect Of Network Ties Research Articles

Trade show networks, trust and organizational learning: the effect of network ties

Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the behavior of micro and macro business networks in a trade show context. The following questions are addressed: How do business networks impact organizational learning at trade shows? Can relational ties between networks influence organizational learning? Does trust play a role between different network types and organizational learning? Design/methodology/approach The theoretical framework for this research is based on the broad spectrum of social exchange theory (Cropanzano and Mitchell, 2005; Foa and Foa, 1974, 1980; Kelley and Thibault, 1978; Kelley, 1997). Social exchange theory has several different interpretations; one common view of this theory involves a series of interactions that result in obligations for the participating members (Emerson, 1976; Cropanzano and Mitchell, 2005). This model extends the Levin and Cross (2004) model presented in their article, “strength of weak ties you can trust: the mediating role of trust in effective knowledge transfer”. Findings This paper is a review and synthesis of trade show, trust, organizational learning and business network literature. This conceptual paper concludes with eight propositions, which delve into connections between micro and macro networks, strong and weak ties in these networks and the effect on organizational learning. Trust is the mediating variable between networks and organizational learning. High levels of trust could change the learning approach (adaptive, generative or transformative) of the different networks. Research limitations/implications The propositions integrate extant research on trade shows and will guide future research regarding the relationship between types of business networks, trust and organizational learning. Practical implications This conceptual paper looks at trade shows from a network perspective; specifically, how do trade show networks impact organizational learning. Trade show participation results in different approaches to organizational learning, which can be modified based on the level of trust that exists between network members. Trade show participation enables both adaptive and generative learning. However, atypical interactions between business networks occasionally produce transformative learning. Originality/value This conceptual paper offers an innovative approach to trade show research by analyzing the relationship between trade shows and organizational learning from a network perspective, using trust as the mediating variable.

Interfirm networks in periods of technological turbulence and stability

This paper examines how network relations between firms influence firm survival by explicitly addressing the moderating role of changing technological regimes. Using longitudinal data on 1385 developers and 190 publishers of video games in the global video game industry between 1972 and 2007, the analyses show that the effect of network ties between developers and publishers on the survival probability of developers is moderated by the level of technological turbulence in the industry. The results show that the effect of network partner failure on firm survival is dependent on the strength of ties. The failure of strongly tied network partners harms developers in stable periods and benefits them in turbulent eras, while no such relation is found for weakly tied network partners. Network partner diversity positively affects firm performance in epochs of technological turbulence, while the effect plays no significant role for firm survival in stable settings. The results indicate that the relation between interfirm network relations and firm survival is moderated by sequences of technological renewal in the video game industry which cause the industry to go through an evolution that deviates from the typical S-shaped trajectory found in industries that are characterized by strong path-dependent processes.

The Effects of Network Ties on Relational Social Capital and Knowledge Contribution in Virtual Local Community

It is widely established that the levels of generalized trust, norms of reciprocity, and identification (collectively known as relational social capital) in a virtual community have a positive effect on a member’s motivation to contribute knowledge in the community. However, little is known on the antecedents of such relational social capital. This study longitudinally investigates the effects of the strength of network ties on the development of relational social capital in a virtual local community in a Southeast Asia country. It also empirically validates the relationship between relational social capital and actual knowledge contribution. Analyzing 98 community members, the author found that the formation of weak ties is significant on the members’ sense of identification with the community, which in turn positively affects their volume of knowledge contributed in the community.

The Enabling and Constraining Effects of Network Ties on Institutional Entrepreneurship

Reconciling how institutional entrepreneurs both work to shape, and are shaped by, their broader environment remains a significant challenge to institutional scholars. We seek to help untangle this paradox by applying a social network perspective to the initial opportunity creation process of institutional change. Using a multi-stage iterative approach, we collected data from nascent social entrepreneurs within four different regions of China. Within the Chinese environment, addressing social needs remains widely viewed as the responsibility of the Communist government rather than private entities, and as such, the act of establishing a social enterprise is often seen as deviant behavior. Our findings suggest that bonding ties largely work to constrain institutional entrepreneurship while bridging ties are more supportive in nature. However, our data also suggest that the sequencing in which different types of ties are contacted, and the extent to which proto-institutions are pre-existing within the envir...

Audiences, Firms, and Networks: A Simulation Study of the Emergence of New Industries

During industry emergence, collective actors may not yet exist as a mechanism for coordination. To explore whether informal network ties might fill this void, we develop an ecological model of new industries. Using simulation methodology, we obtain the following results: First, network ties increase the number of surviving firms and total industry resources. Second, the effects of network ties are of similar magnitude to those of legitimacy and resources. Third, we discover the paradox of big bets: When audience members allocate more of their resources to single firms, population size is decreased but total industry resources are increased. Finally, we discuss practical implications of our findings for policy makers who wish to encourage new industries and entrepreneurs in nascent fields.

Discussion of “The Effect of Network Ties on Accounting Controls in a Supply Alliance: Field Study Evidence”*

Contemporary Accounting ResearchVolume 24, Issue 1 p. 87-92 Discussion of “The Effect of Network Ties on Accounting Controls in a Supply Alliance: Field Study Evidence”* Mark W. Dirsmith, Mark W. Dirsmith Pennsylvania State UniversitySearch for more papers by this author Mark W. Dirsmith, Mark W. Dirsmith Pennsylvania State UniversitySearch for more papers by this author First published: 15 January 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1911-3846.2007.tb00098.xCitations: 3 * Accepted by Steven E. Salterio. An earlier version of this paper was presented at the 2005 Contemporary Accounting Research Conference, generously supported by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Certified General Accountants of Ontario, the Certified Management Accountants of Ontario, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume24, Issue1Spring 2007Pages 87-92 RelatedInformation

The Effect of Network Ties on Accounting Controls in a Supply Alliance: Field Study Evidence*

The Effect of Network Ties on Accounting Controls in a Supply Alliance: Field Study Evidence*

The Effect of Network Ties on Accounting Controls in a Supply Alliance: Field Study Evidence

Longer-term alliances between corporate buyers and sellers are now commonplace. Extant research predominantly models these interorganizational relationships as dyads. This field study seeks to extend current research in two ways. First, it analyses a supply alliance as nested within a larger network of interorganizational relationships. The paper demonstrates that network ties with 'significant others' influence the operation of accounting controls in the focal supply alliance. That is, ties with third and fourth parties materially impact the management control of an alliance. Second, like other social collectives such as firms and societies, networks are embedded in implicit normative and interpretive frameworks that influence and are influenced by accounting controls. Evidence is provided as to how tacit beliefs about 'fair' pricing and 'appropriate' supplier behaviour impact upon the performance management of the focal supply alliance, thus making it difficult to draw the distinction between accounting as a 'technical' control as opposed to a form of 'social' control.

The Effect of Network Ties and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy on Immigrant New Venture Intentions - Executive Summary

Understanding the entrepreneurial process should begin with the individual who engages in pre-startup activities, the nascent entrepreneur. The nascent entrepreneur engages in activities that are intended to lead toward a viable business start-up.The goal of this study was to determine whether the social networks of nascent entrepreneurs play a role in the development of their self-efficacy (i.e. their level of confidence in their ability to engage in activities related to starting a business) and intentions to start a business. In particular, immigrant nascent entrepreneurs were the focus of the study. Immigrants are playing a major role in the U.S. economy, however, the entrepreneurial process and the factors that influence new venture intentions in these groups are not understood. This study sought to understand this process by focusing on the role of the individual's environment in the entrepreneurial process since the environment in which the individual is embedded has been shown to greatly influence his/her attitude and the choices made. The individual's social network is a major part of that environment and therefore can have great influence.

Clinical assessment of the social support of families with handicapped children.

Families of children with handicapping conditions face both acute and chronic stressors that require continual adjustment. A supportive environment has been found to reduce the impact of stressors. Since the family's social network may be supportive or nonsupportive, an assessment of the family's social support is useful for planning nursing interventions.An analysis of the properties of social networks is included in order to enable a better understanding of the conditions under which support is provided as well as the negative effects of network ties. The Personal Resource Questionnaire and the Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire are discussed as research instruments that provide indicants of network properties. Guidelines for obtaining a comprehensive assessment of the family's support are included.