Creating Knowledge through Networks: a Gender Perspective

摘要: This article offers a theoretical analysis of knowledge creation through networking, specifically drawing upon the example female senior managers as potential creators. The constructs model networks and their corresponding organizational types. It highlights importance differentiating between formal informal shows that women have limited access to are often excluded from strategic networks, such old boys' network. Restricted network denies involvement in exchange tacit ultimately, resources power. strength ties may also impact quality exchanged within its level complexity relevance. contributes debate on gendering economy suggests approach understanding women's inclusion exclusion organizations. © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.