Based on fund managers’ emotional labor to discuss the effect of social network on work performance

Abstract

Interpersonal relationship is an important element for business activity in Chinese societies. Venture capital companies have invested in various industries in past years and the funds of most venture capital companies are not large that venture industry would form an investment network to construct the information flow channel with the network activity among managers through the social network. It does not simply enhance the contact with other potential partners, but is also the information source and resource acquisition method. The difference in fund managers’ investment decision-making lies in individual characteristics as well as the position in the social network to further influence the investment performance. Aiming at fund managers in Beijing, the research results show 1.negative relations between social network and emotional labor, 2.negative relations between emotional labor and work performance, and 3.positive relations between social network and work performance. According to the results to propose suggestions, it is expected to assist in selecting good fund managers, help fund managers make correct decisions, and benefit enterprises creating competitive advantage.