Resources and relationships: Social networks and mobility in the workplace.

摘要: The authors examine how the structure and content of individuals, networks in workplace affect intraorganizational mobility. Consistent with prior research, they find that an individual's mobility is enhanced by having a large, sparse network informal ties for acquiring information resources. However, contrast to previous work, emphasize importance consistent role expectations performance They evidence well-defined are more likely arise from small, dense individuals. develop typology contents document interaction between analyses among employees high-technology firm. also effects tie duration on vary content. discuss implications their results theory research organizational