Learning in social networks: the role of the ‘normal’ and the Simmelian broker in learning by cliques in organizations

Simone J. van Zolingen; Josje van der Kemp; David J. Dekker

Learning in social networks: the role of the ‘normal’ and the Simmelian broker in learning by cliques in organizations

Simone J. van Zolingen, Josje van der Kemp, David J. Dekker

School of Social Sciences

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Abstract

In this paper a new theory is proposed about the different roles of the normal and the Simmelian broker in learning in cliques. To this aim two opposite views within the social network theory: the power of ‘weak ties’ (Granovetter, 1973) and the power of strong Simmelian ties (Simmel, 1950) are synthesized in relation to learning in cliques.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2007
Event	23rd EGOS Colloquium 2007 - Vienna, Austria Duration: 5 Jul 2007 → 7 Jul 2007

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Conference	23rd EGOS Colloquium 2007
Country/Territory	Austria
City	Vienna
Period	5/07/07 → 7/07/07

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Learning in social networks: the role of the ‘normal’ and the Simmelian broker in learning by cliques in organizations

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