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Organisational Network Analysis

Organisational Network Analysis

Cronin, Bruce ORCID: 0000-0002-3776-8924 (2025) Organisational Network Analysis. In: Ratten, Vanessa, (ed.) The International Encyclopedia of Business Management. Major Reference Works . Elsevier - Academic Press. ISBN 9780443137013; 978-0443137020 (In Press)

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Abstract

Organisational Network Analysis (ONA) is an application of the theories and techniques of Social Network Analysis (SNA) to the specific context, concerns and parameters of organisations. It has developed as a distinct application area focusing principally on intra-organisational and inter-organisational relationships. The relational approach to organisational dynamics within and between organisations has drawn on the rigorous foundation of SNA, rooted in sociological interpretations of mathematical observations of these relationships. The ONA extension has highlighted some aspects of SNA, particularly the contrast between social closure and brokerage and, in turn enriched these. ONA has a growing influence on organisational, business and management studies and management practice.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: organisational network analysis; social network analysis; intra-organisational networks; inter-organisational networks; methodology; economic sociology
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group: Greenwich Business School
Greenwich Business School > Networks and Urban Systems Centre (NUSC)
Greenwich Business School > Networks and Urban Systems Centre (NUSC) > Centre for Business Network Analysis (CBNA)
Greenwich Business School > School of Business, Operations and Strategy
Last Modified: 24 Sep 2024 14:57
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/47047

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