Social Networks at Work

<p><em>Social Networks at Work</em> provides the latest thinking from top-notch experts on social networks as they apply to industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology. Each chapter provides an in-depth review along with discussions of future research and managerial implications of the social network perspective. Altogether the volume illustrates the importance of adding a social capital perspective to the traditional human capital focus of I/O psychology. </p><p>The volume is organized into two groups of chapters: the first seven chapters focus on specific network concepts (such as centrality affect negative ties multiplexity cognition and structural holes) applied across a variety of topics. The remaining eight chapters focus on common I/O topics (such as personality creativity turnover careers person–environment fit employment teams and leadership) and examine each from a network perspective applying a variety of network concepts to the topic.</p><p>This volume is suited for students and academics interested in applying a social network perspective to their work as well as for practicing managers. Each topic area provides a useful review and guide for future research as well as implications for managerial action. </p>