MGT final #20

Based on the network diagram, which of the following function as boundary spanners

F,Y, and G

What conception of centrality represents potential control over information and over connections to others that anyone may want to reach

betweenness

Raj and Lee are both connected to Bob, but Raj and Lee are not connected to each other. From this scenario we can infer that

bob is a structural hole

Lu, who is part of the production department, has key connections with members of the R&D, marketing, art, technical support, distribution, and human resources departments. From this information, we can infer that Lu is a

boundary spanner

Gail has a high level of connectivity with people in the organization and tends to know valuable information before anyone else. From this information, we can infer that Gail is a

broker

What is one of the conceptions of centrality

closeness

Sandy is a very competent technical expert, but her coworkers will not go to her for advice, seeking out the more likable, albeit less competent, Bob instead. From this scenario, we can infer that Sandy is a

competent jerk

What statement about communication networks is true

examining communication networks can be helpful in identifying some of the gaps in information flow

The first step in building a useful internal network is to identify information brokers

false

Trust networks often reveal the pattern of linkages between employees who talk about work-related matters on a regular basis

false

Weak ties are usually formed among similar individuals who are exposed to the same kinds of information

false

Dolly has arranged for a get-together at her house to which she has invited all of her friends. Most of her friends will be meeting the others in the group for the first time. Moreover, they are from diverse backgrounds with differing interests and experiences. Though all are not known to each other, all are known to Dolly. From this description of Dolly, it can be inferred that Dolly is

good at forging better connections

What is one of the six myths that exist about the best ways to build useful networks

i already know what is going on in my network

Which network is the best example of a communication network

in a restaurant, George welcomes the customers, Jake's team takes the orders, and finally Jim's team serves the customers and conducts financial transactions

Effective networks

include a proper balance between the breadth of contacts and the depth or strength of contacts

According to David Krackhardt, the components of strong ties are

interaction, affection, and time

What statement about interpersonal networks is true

interpersonal networks are networks of relationships that develop across functions and divisions to accomplish tasks quickly

According to Brian Uzzi and Shannon Dunlap, which of the following is the first step in building a useful internal network

mapping your network

_____ refers to the activities associated with developing and managing relationships that are critical to a person's ability to accomplish tasks and develop personally and professionally

networking

Which network is the best example of a trust network

pinky couldn't work on her project due to some personal issues. She discussed her issues with Paul, her teammate, and he helped her finish the task on tim

Of the three conceptions of centrality, degree of centrality

represents the number of contacts to whom a person is connected in a social network

Joe has connections with Shelley and Bob, who have similar positions with the organization. In the course of one hour, Joe receives the same piece of new information from both Shelly and Bob. From this scenario, we can infer that

shelley and bob are redundant contacts

Marvin is a high-performance general manager who has built and cultivated a strong network of relationships. Marvin has worked to create _____ capital

social

Networks characterized by breadth tend to have many non-redundant contacts that provide access to a wide range of potential opportunities

true

Social capital is not only beneficial to individuals within organizations but also to those organizations themselves

true

To build useful networks, managers and leaders should consider promoting less formal social networks in the workplace

true

What statement about the strength of ties is true

unlike strong ties, weak ties provides individuals with exposure to novel information

Which network best exemplifies an advice network

when it comes to solving technical issues, the employees in an organization often get suggestions from Victor, who has more technical expertise