Research Groups: Patterns and Processes in Organizational Networks
[RG # 133] Patterns and Processes in Organizational Networks
September 1, 2012- February 1, 2013
Organizers:
Yuval Kalish (Tel Aviv University)
Amalya Oliver (The Hebrew University)
Organizational network research is based on sociological and strategy system theories coupled with advanced statistical and algebraic methods on the one hand, and qualitative case studies and egocentric approaches on the other. This area, while witnessing significant growth over the past several years, was mainly characterized by cross-sectional approaches (one-time measurements). The group will focus on areas that are, as yes, not well developed in the general network research fild, and specifically within the overall organizational network domain, i.e. naming patterns of organizational network processes. We have identified three main directions in organizational research - learning networks, temporary network systems and development of networks. Examples of complexities and tensions associated with processes within networks are those that exist between collaboration and competition, innovation and inertia, stability and fragility.