Toward a Theory of Extended Contact: The Incentives and Opportunities for Bridging Across Network Communities

• Main Authors: SYTCH, Maxim, Adam TATARYNOWICZ, GULATI, Ranjay
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2012
• Subjects: strategic alliances networks; strategy and policy; social networks; organization and management theory; economic sociology; economics and organization; Organizational Behavior and Theory; Strategic Management Policy
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/4855; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/lkcsb_research/article/5854/viewcontent/TowardTheoryExtendedContact_afv_2011.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

This study investigates the determinants of bridging ties within networks of interconnected firms. Bridging ties are defined as nonredundant connections between firms located in different network communities. We highlight how firms can enter into these relationships because of the incentives and opp...