Theoretical reflections about the concept of social networks

  • Lopes H
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Abstract

The recent literature on organizational theory has been dedicating a considerable attention to the relationship networks. In spite of this, however, it is possible to notice that there are many theoretical problems concerning this subject matter. In fact, dealing with relationship networks can be considered as one of the most complex challenges to be faced by researchers in organizational theory. This paper intends to contribute to clarify some of those theoretical problems. Through a review of part of the literature on organizational theory this paper tries to propose new analytical paths to understanding the complexity of the relationship networks.A literatura em teoria organizacional tem dedicado significativa atenção às redes de relacionamento. Contudo, apesar desse foco, é possível notar que ainda persistem muitos problemas teóricos sobre o assunto. Na verdade, pode-se afirmar que lidar com redes de relacionamento implica um dos mais complexos desafios que se colocam diante do pesquisador. Este trabalho tem por objetivo abordar alguns desses problemas teóricos, com o intuito de torná-los menos sujeitos às ambigüidades atuais. Por meio da revisão de parte da literatura organizacional este artigo procura oferecer novos caminhos analíticos para a compreensão da complexidade das redes de relacionamento.

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Lopes, H. E. G. (2004). Theoretical reflections about the concept of social networks. Revista de Administração Contemporânea, 8(1), 179–200. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1415-65552004000100009

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