Ch. 20 Quiz
Ryan is a technical expert from whom the employees in an organization often seek suggestions when they face any technical issues at work. The network thus formed is an example of a(n) __________ network
Advice
__________ accounts for how easily a person can reach all other people in the network through his or her direct and indirect ties
Closeness centrality
Kim, Jake, and Maria are team leaders who work for an organization's HR department. Their teams coordinate during the recruitment and selection process. Kim's team selects candidates' profiles from job portals. Jake's team talks to the selected candidates for initial screening. Maria's team conducts the interviews. Finally, James, the HR manager, decides whether the candidate can be given the offer or not. This scenario is an example of a(n) __________ network in an organization
Communication
All of the following are dimensions of brokerage except: Having control over how information gets disseminated Having information in a timely manner to influence outcomes Decreasing the broker's or connector's visibility throughout the organization Connecting people who are not otherwise connected
Decreasing the broker's or connector's visibility throughout the organization
According to David Krackhardt, the components of strong ties include all except: Time Affection Different networks Interaction
Different networks
__________ provide individuals with opportunities to learn and develop professional relationships outside work
Networking clubs
__________ refer(s) to the value that an individual can derive from his or her contacts
Social capital
__________ refers to connections between people close to one another, due to having an office nearby or sharing work or private space
Spatial proximity
__________ refer(s) to the existence of a gap between two individuals that provides access to nonredundant contacts
Structural holes
According to Mark Granovetter, individuals obtain their most valuable information, such as job leads, through their:
Weak ties
