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Author : Wendy Janssens
Publisher : Rozenberg Publishers
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cooperation
ISBN : 9789051707816
Author : Marlene E. Turner
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317779186
This book has two purposes. First, it is fundamentally about groups at work, both as they attempt to accomplish their goals and as they operate in organizational settings. Second, it draws together group researchers from social psychological and organizational studies. Each chapter focuses on a central issue regarding groups as they work and examines that issue by drawing from both social psychological and organizational research. Thus, this book centers on the convergence and divergence of these two fields.
Author : Roger Th.A.J. Leenders,Shaul M. Gabbay
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781461550273
In studies of inter-organizational relations (lOR's), there is a tendency to look at dyads of flrms, and to consider networks as aggregates of such dyads. But there are several roles for a third party; a go-between. This chapter looks at a go-between not in the sense of a middleman who intermediates in existing production or trade, such as an agent, wholesaler, retailer, and not in the sense of an entrepreneur who intermediates in the realization of new potential in connecting supply and demand. It looks at a go between in the sense of a relationship counsellor for the development and maintenance of social capital; providing support in setting up, adapting and ending cooperative relations between others. Or, in yet different terms: to help in the embedding of relati ons, in Granovetter's (1985) sense (Uzzi 1997a). Such roles may be performed by middlemen or entrepreneurs, but also by specialized agents who do not playa direct role in linking stages in a chain of production and distribution, as middlemen and entrepreneurs typically do. Indeed, some of the roles require an independence that is served by not having a direct stake in the relations that need to be developed. I propose that the analysis yields a perspective for looking at the roles of trade and industry associations in European business systems, and of banks and trading houses in Japanese enterprise groups (Kigyo Shudan).
Author : Ed. K.R. Gupta,Prasenjit Maiti
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Infrastructure (Economics)
ISBN : 8126909552
Author : Cook, Karen S.
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789902686
This Advanced Introduction to Social Capital provides an overview of cutting-edge research on social capital. Karen S. Cook highlights the networks, norms and trust involved in social capital that facilitate cooperation, strengthen civil society and contribute to social order, indicating how each contributes to the collective good and provides resources of value to individuals, organizations and institutions.
Author : Dario Castiglione,Jan W. van Deth,Guglielmo Wolleb
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191556579
Social capital is a relatively new concept in the social sciences. In the last twenty or so years it has come to indicate that networks of social relationships represent a 'resource' for both the individual and society, since they provide support for the individual and facilitate collective action. Although this is not an entirely new idea, the more systematic way in which social capital captures such an intuition has created a new theoretical paradigm and helped to develop a series of innovative research programmes in politics, economics, and the study of human well-being. The concept has gained currency beyond academia, extending its influence to political and policy-making circles at local, national, and international levels. It has also affected the way in which social surveys are conceived and public policies assessed. As the idea of social capital has spread, the literature about it has increased exponentially. After twenty years of rapid expansion it is time for a more considered and critical assessment of how the original concept has been adapted and refined, and how successful its application has been. The Handbook of Social Capital intends to do precisely that. It offers a state-of-the-art view of discussions about the concept of social capital and the way in which it has been applied in empirical research. The organization of the Handbook reflects this intention by focusing on conceptual development and analysis in the first part; by identifying two main areas of research in which social capital has favoured the development of new and influential research programmes - political participation in democratic societies, and economic development; and by exploring the more normative and policy oriented consequences of social capital. All chapters comprising the volume were specifically written for the Handbook by some of the main experts in the fields. The book provides authoritative and innovative introduction to the study of social capital.
Author : María Semitiel García
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1781958718
Analyses productive systems from a structural relational perspective, linking the structure and evolution of productive systems to economic development. This book adopts an epistemological approach that considers the social nature of economic actors and the importance of historical and geographical aspects.
Author : Asimina Christoforou,John B. Davis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135050689
This volume provides a collection of critical new perspectives on social capital theory by examining how social values, power relationships, and social identity interact with social capital. This book seeks to extend this theory into what have been largely under-investigated domains, and, at the same time, address long-standing, classic questions in the literature concerning the forms, determinants, and consequences of social capital. Social capital can be understood in terms of social norms and networks. It manifests itself in patterns of trust, reciprocity, and cooperation. The authors argue that the degree to which and the different ways in which people exhibit these distinctively social behaviours depend on how norms and networks elicit their values, reflect power relationships, and draw on their social identities. This volume accordingly adopts a variety of different concepts and measures that incorporate the variety of contextually-specific factors that operate on social capital formation. In addition, it adopts an interdisciplinary outlook that combines a wide range of social science disciplines and methods of social research. Our objective is to challenge standard rationality theory explanations of norms and networks which overlook the role of values, power, and identity. This volume appeals to researchers and students in multiple social sciences, including economics, sociology, political science, social psychology, history, public policy, and international relations, that employ social capital concepts and methods in their research. It can be seen as a set of new extensions of social capital theory in connection with its themes of social values, power, and identity that would advance the scholarly literature on social norms and networks and their impact on social change and public welfare.
Author : Viva Ona Bartkus,James H. Davis
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781848445963
For this book Bartkus and Davis assembled the social capital equivalent of the New York Yankees slugger s row of the 1950s, recruiting some of the best Hall of Fame hitters around along with a number of future stars still early in their careers. The result is a good reflection of the current state of the literature on social capital. Robert D. Putnam, Harvard University, US Social capital is widely used and sometimes mis-used by scholars, policymakers, and the general public. The time has come for thoughtful reflection, synthesis, and informed criticism regarding this important concept. Bartkus and Davis have developed a ground-breaking collection of essays exploring the ideas and evidence underpinning social capital. Denise M. Rousseau, Carnegie Mellon University, US At heart, social capital is a simple concept that relationships matter. Bartkus and Davis foster a vibrant debate among leading scholars as to the critical definition, creation, and consequences of social capital. I commend Bartkus and Davis for their interdisciplinary efforts, for there is no more important challenge facing the social sciences today than the exploration of trust and social capital in our society. Father Theodore Hesburgh, University of Notre Dame, US Social capital has taken the social sciences by storm yet remains fraught with controversy. Despite its complexity and conceptual difficulties, the persistent interest in social capital arises from the fact that it helps us make sense of why people do what they do. This book showcases new innovative research in economics, politics, sociology, and management regarding the topic. Leading scholars from a variety of disciplines present ground-breaking new research exploring the still-undiscovered value of social capital. The book employs a self-consciously multi-disciplinary approach to address two objectives: reaching out and reaching in. Through theoretical and empirical scholarship, the authors explore the many contexts in which the phenomenon can have impact. In effect, social capital research reaches out to issues of economic well-being, civic participation, educational achievement, knowledge and norm formation, and competitive advantage. Further, the authors investigate the many connections between the core themes of social capital and the pillars on which it rests, including structural networks, cognition, relationships and trust. This book is fundamentally about bridging bridging across disciplines, units of analysis, and themes. Scholars, students, and other interested readers from the social sciences and management will find this book challenging and illuminating.
Author : Don Cohen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 087584913X
Knowledge has always resided in organizations-but it wasn't until the Information Age put a premium on ideas that intellectual capital was recognized as a critical resource. Now, forces like technology, globalization, and the rise of free agency and virtual workplaces are bringing another form of "hidden" capital to the forefront. In Good Company is the first book to examine the role that social capital-a company's "stock" of human connections such as trust, personal networks, and a sense of community-plays in thriving organizations. Written by leading knowledge management experts Don Cohen and Laurence Prusak, this groundbreaking book argues that social capital is so integral to business life that without it, cooperative action-and consequently productive work-isn't possible. The authors help today's leaders understand the nature and value of social capital, suggest ways they can encourage and enhance it, and explore how they can protect this vital but increasingly vulnerable resource in a volatile, virtual world. Drawing on major social and economic theories, and the experiences of organizations including the World Bank, Aventis Pharma, Alcoa, Russell Reynolds, and UPS, In Good Company identifies the social elements that contribute to knowledge sharing, innovation, and high productivity. The authors convincingly show how almost every managerial decision-from hiring, firing, and promotion to implementing new technologies to designing office space-is an opportunity for social capital investment or loss. They also reveal the benefits that derive from investments in social capital, such as greater commitment and cooperation, increased talent retention, and more intelligent responses to customer needs. A landmark book on the critical role that relationships play in organizational success, In Good Company helps employees at all levels recognize the power of social capital to help people work better, and make organizations better places to work. Don Cohen is a writer, consultant, and the editor of Knowledge Directions . Laurence Prusak is Executive Director of the IBM Institute for Knowledge Management and co-author of Working Knowledge: How Organizations Manage What They Know .
Author : Dr. C. Venkatesh
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781387285495
Author : Eric Lesser
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136390456
Social capital - the informal networks, trust and common understanding among individuals in an organization - determines major competitive advantages in today's networked economy. Knowledge and Social Capital explains how social capital can drive collaboration, reconcile an organization's internal and external labor markets, and improve organizational effectiveness. This edited compilation of authoritative articles helps readers understand how they can build and capitalize on their own organizations' social capital. Knowledge and Social Capital teaches core principles and important strategies to a range of executives, including organizational development specialists, corporate strategists, and knowledge management professionals. Readers will learn how an organization can:
Author : Partha Dasgupta,Ismail Serageldin
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821350048
This book contains a number of papers presented at a workshop organised by the World Bank in 1997 on the theme of 'Social Capital: Integrating the Economist's and the Sociologist's Perspectives'. The concept of 'social capital' is considered through a number of theoretical and empirical studies which discuss its analytical foundations, as well as institutional and statistical analyses of the concept. It includes the classic 1987 article by the late James Coleman, 'Social Capital in the Creation of Human Capital', which formed the basis for the development of social capital as an organising concept in the social sciences.
Author : L. Sacconi,G. Antoni
Publisher : Springer
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230306189
This book focuses on the concepts of social capital, corporate social responsibility, and economic development in relation to economic theory of institutions and behavioural economics. It also takes a macroeconomic and empirical approach, on the relationship between social capital, ethical behaviour and economic development.
Author : Armida Salvati
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781599429601
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I: UTILITY AND INTEREST Introduction 5 1.1 - Utility and Interest 6 1.2 - Rationality and public goods 7 1.3 - A quantitative determination of the group and a collective undertaking 8 1.4 - The prisoner¿s dilemma and the dominant strategy 10 1.5 Dimension of the groups and selective incentives 13 CHAPTER II: FOR AN UNORTHODOX THEORY OF RATIONALITY Introduction 17 2.1 - Freedom of choice and freedom of the mode of choice 20 2.2 - Strategic rationality and parametric rationality 23 2.3 - Cooperative solutions to the prisoner dilemma 25 2.3.1 Evolutionary emergence of cooperation 25 2.3.2 Cooperation as a dynamic process 26 2.3.3 Does being altruistic pay? 27 2.4 - Sub-intentional causality 28 2.4.1 Convince yourself to believe: Pascal 29 2.4.2 Force yourself to be coherent: Cartesius 29 2.4.3 Endogenous change of the preferences 30 2.4.4 Temporarily incoherent preferences 31 2.5 Super-intentional causality 32 2.6 How to explain altruism 32 2.6.1 Altruism and the social environment 33 2.7 - Altruism as a by-product 37 2.8 - Is altruism rational? 39 Conclusions 40 CHAPTER III: COLLECTIVE ACTION AND THE THEORY OF MOVEMENT Introduction 45 3.1 - Mobilization of resources and relative privation 45 3.2 - The Identity theory 46 3.3 - Identity and loyalty: two models compared 47 3.4 - Identity and recognition 48 3.5 - Private happiness and public happiness 50 3.6 ¿ Identity and contract 51 3.7 - Conditions of cooperation 53 3.8 - Strategy and identity 54 CHAPTER IV: SOCIAL CAPITAL AS A RESOURCE FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION 4. 1 - For a definition of social capital 57 4.2 - Form and genesis of social capital 59 CHAPTER V: SEARCHING FOR LOST ALTRUISM 5.1 - Anti-utilitarianism 63 5.2 - Altruism and social capital 70 Bibliography 79.