scholarly journals Developing an Exchange Network Simulator

1995 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 519-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Markovsky
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Network Structures ◽  
Network Simulator ◽  
Design Issues ◽  
Empirical Tests ◽  
Exchange Network ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Network Exchange

“X-Net” is a computer simulation that I developed in conjunction with Network Exchange Theory. Users of X-Net can explore the effects of different network structures, rules of exchange, and negotiators' strategies on the dynamics and outcomes of resource exchanges in social networks. This article recounts the process of X-Net's development, in addition to key substantive, theoretical, and design issues that motivated its form and content. It concludes with a discussion of the relationship between theory, simulation, and empirical tests.

Project-Based Organisations

2012 ◽  
pp. 883-896
Author(s):  
Liang Chen ◽  
Anna Wiewiora ◽  
Bambang Trigunarsyah
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Knowledge Networks ◽  
Resource Exchange ◽  
Trust Network ◽  
Relationship Networks ◽  
Relationship Network ◽  
Exchange Network ◽  
The Relationship

In sustainable development projects, as well as other types of projects, knowledge transfer is important for the organisations managing the project. Nevertheless, knowledge transfer among employees does not happen automatically and it has been found that the lack of social networks and the lack of trust among employees are the major barriers to effective knowledge transfer. Social network analysis has been recognised as a very important tool for improving knowledge transfer in the project environment. Transfer of knowledge is more effective where it depends heavily on social networks and informal dialogue. Based on the theory of social capital, social capital consists of two parts: conduits network and resource exchange network. This research studies the relationships among performance, the resource exchange network (such as the knowledge network) and the relationship network (such as strong ties network, energy network, and trust network) at the individual and project levels. The aim of this chapter is to present an approach to overcoming the lack of social networks and lack of trust to improve knowledge transfer within project-based organisations. This is to be done by identifying the optimum structure of relationship networks and knowledge networks within small and medium projects. The optimal structure of the relationship networks and knowledge networks is measured using two dimensions: intra-project and inter-project. This chapter also outlines an extensive literature review in the areas of social capital, knowledge management and project management, and presents the conceptual model of the research approach.

scholarly journals Game-Theory Models for Exchange Networks: Experimental Results

1993 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Jayne Bienenstock ◽  
Phillip Bonacich
Keyword(s):  
Game Theory ◽  
Rational Choice ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Network Member ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Exchange Networks ◽  
The Game Theory ◽  
Exchange Network ◽  
Network Exchange ◽  
Theory Solution

The goal of current exchange-network literature is to develop algorithms, loosely based on rational choice, that predict how resources are distributed through exchange networks and which positions have power to accumulate resources. These objectives closely resemble those of N-person cooperative games with transferable utility, which are based on formal explicit models of rational choice. Experimentally, power is exhibited when a position can amass a favorable proportion of available resources by negotiating a division with another network member. Game-theory solution concepts that address the question of power in networks are introduced and compared to network-exchange models to evaluate the effectiveness of the game-theory solutions and those of exchange theory in predicting results observed in experiments. Experimental data show that there is a utility in incorporating game theory into the discussion of exchange in negatively connected networks. Furthermore, the use of game theory leads to a more comprehensive understanding of many processes to which exchange theory is insensitive.

Project-Based Organisations

2011 ◽  
pp. 271-285
Author(s):  
Liang Chen ◽  
Anna Wiewiora ◽  
Bambang Trigunarsyah
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Knowledge Networks ◽  
Resource Exchange ◽  
Trust Network ◽  
Relationship Networks ◽  
Relationship Network ◽  
Exchange Network ◽  
The Relationship

<P>In sustainable development projects, as well as other types of projects, knowledge transfer is important for the organisations managing the project. Nevertheless, knowledge transfer among employees does not happen automatically and it has been found that the lack of social networks and the lack of trust among employees are the major barriers to effective knowledge transfer. Social network analysis has been recognised as a very important tool for improving knowledge transfer in the project environment. Transfer of knowledge is more effective where it depends heavily on social networks and informal dialogue. Based on the theory of social capital, social capital consists of two parts: conduits network and resource exchange network. This research studies the relationships among performance, the resource exchange network (such as the knowledge network) and the relationship network (such as strong ties network, energy network, and trust network) at the individual and project levels. The aim of this chapter is to present an approach to overcoming the lack of social networks and lack of trust to improve knowledge transfer within project-based organisations. This is to be done by identifying the optimum structure of relationship networks and knowledge networks within small and medium projects. The optimal structure of the relationship networks and knowledge networks is measured using two dimensions: intra-project and inter-project. This chapter also outlines an extensive literature review in the areas of social capital, knowledge management and project management, and presents the conceptual model of the research approach.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P>

Exploring the Relationship between Oral Health Social Networks, Attitude and Stage of change in Afterschool Staff

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Oropeza ◽  
Tom Valente ◽  
Claudio Nigg ◽  
Jimmy Efird ◽  
Mikako Deguchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Stage Of Change ◽  
The Relationship

Exploring the Relationship Between Oral Health Social Networks, Attitude and Stage of Change in Afterschool Staff

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Oropeza ◽  
Thomas W. Valente ◽  
Claudio R. Nigg ◽  
Jimmy Efird ◽  
Mikako Deguchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Stage Of Change ◽  
The Relationship

PLAYING WITH FIRE COLLECTIVELY: CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL RITES AS DEVISERS AND OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY NETWORKS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alba Colombo ◽  
Jaime Altuna ◽  
Esther Oliver-Grasiot
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Symbolic Capital ◽  
Community Networks ◽  
Mutual Dependence ◽  
Community Solidarity ◽  
Symbolic Content ◽  
The Relationship

Popular festivities and traditional events are important moments in which symbolic content, deep emotions and community solidarity are developed. However, there has been little research on the relationship between such events and their social networks and the power relations within these networks. This paper explores the ability of community events and networks to reflect and strengthen social context. Rather than observing the capacity of the event to generate a network, we focus on identifying how the event network is constructed, and how it creates relationships between the different groups, or nodes, within broader social networks. The case analysed is the Correfoc de la Mercè, a traditional firework event in Barcelona involving the Colles de diables, or Catalan popular fire culture groups. Our findings show that there is a bidirectional link or a mutual dependence between the groups (or nodes) and the event, which also support the development of shared social and symbolic capital.

scholarly journals Knowledge Network for Sustainable Local Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1124
Author(s):  
Freddy Marín-González ◽  
Alexa Senior-Naveda ◽  
Mercy Narváez Castro ◽  
Alicia Inciarte González ◽  
Ana Judith Paredes Chacín
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Knowledge Networks ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
Deductive Inference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Exchange Network ◽  
The Relationship

This article aims to build a network for the exchange of knowledge between the government and production, community and university sectors for sustainable local development. To achieve this, the authors relied on the concepts of sustainable local development, social capital, the relationship between sectors or intersectorality, networks and interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary knowledge. Regarding the methodology, the abductive method was used. Under a documentary design, the research techniques were a content analysis of theoretical documents and the deductive inference technique. The construction of a knowledge exchange network for sustainable local development stands out as the result. It is concluded that knowledge networks for sustainable local development have positive implications in the establishment of alliances and links between the sectors that make up society.

scholarly journals Network Analysis of the Interaction between Different Religious and Philosophical Movements in Early Judaism

Philosophies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Igor R. Tantlevskij ◽  
Ekaterina V. Gromova ◽  
Dmitry Gromov
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Second Temple ◽  
Political Movements ◽  
Early Judaism ◽  
Social Balance ◽  
The Relationship

This paper presents an attempt to systematically describe and interpret the evolution of different religious and political movements in Judaea during the period of the Second Temple using the methods of the theory of social networks. We extensively analyzed the relationship between the main Jewish sects: Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes (Qumranites), and later also Zealots. It is shown that the evolution of the relations between these sects agreed with the theory of social balance and their relations evolved toward more socially balanced structures.

scholarly journals SOCIAL NETWORKS, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S71-S71
Author(s):  
Eleanor S McConnell ◽  
Kirsten Corazzini ◽  
T Robert Konrad
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Although the impact of dementia on the health and well-being of those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related Disorders (ADRD) and their care partners has been widely studied, less attention has been paid to how the disease impacts individuals within the context of their larger social networks. This symposium presents findings from a series of integrated studies aimed at strengthening measurement of health and well-being among older adults with living with dementia and well-being among members of their social networks. Findings will be presented from five studies: (1) a scoping review of social network measurement in older adults in chronic illness, including dementia, that emphasizes the use of technology in measuring older adults’ social networks; (2) a simulation study to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of sensor technology to measure social interaction among a person living with dementia and others in their immediate surroundings; (3) development of a web-based application that allows older adults to map and activate their social networks; (4) a qualitative analysis of interviews from persons living with dementia, their unpaid caregivers, and paid caregivers from an adult day health program concerning well-being focused outcomes; and (5) a mixed methods analysis of the feasibility of using both traditional and novel measures of health and well-being deployed among networks of people living with dementia. Emerging technologies for measuring social networks health and well-being hold promise for advancing the study of the relationship-based nature of care for people living with dementia.

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