Abstract
Exploiting a unique setting of R&D technologists and managers in a large multinational who are 'partnered-up' in their pursuit of innovation, this paper explores under what circumstances technologists and managers benefit from duplicating network ties to the same groups in the organization as their partner, or from dividing the network with their partner by each interacting with different groups. Introducing the concept of network duplication'the extent to which two individuals are tied to the same functional groups inside an organization'this paper aims to build and test a theory of the division versus duplication of networks. It advances our understanding of second-order social capital and its role in the interpretation and influencing aspects of the innovation process by shedding light on how network duplication affects technologists' and managers' innovation performance. It finds that the merits of a division versus duplication-of- networks approach are contingent on the mutual interdependence of managers and technologists.
Original language | English |
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DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2018 - Chicago, USA United States Duration: 10 Aug 2018 → 14 Aug 2018 |
Conference
Conference | 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2018 |
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Country/Territory | USA United States |
City | Chicago |
Period | 10/08/18 → 14/08/18 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology and Innovation
- Industrial relations