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A Social Capital Perspective on Exploitation and Exploration

Schmitt, Achim; Josserand, Emmanuel (2013-09), A Social Capital Perspective on Exploitation and Exploration, Strategic Management Society (SMS) 33rd Annual International Conference, 2013-09, Atlanta, États-Unis

Type
Communication / Conférence
Date
2013-09
Conference title
Strategic Management Society (SMS) 33rd Annual International Conference
Conference date
2013-09
Conference city
Atlanta
Conference country
États-Unis
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Author(s)
Schmitt, Achim
Josserand, Emmanuel
Abstract (EN)
This paper applies a social capital perspective to study how business units use an individual’s social capital to explore their environment and exploit resources available from individual networks. We explore this matter inductively by analysing the development and exploitation of social capital at the business unit level in a leading global construction company, collecting data through 33 in-depth interviews. Our findings show how an individual’s distinct types of social network connections can provide business units with possibilities for exploitation and exploration activities. We also note the importance of a supportive organisational context that allows firms to reap the benefits of their employees’ social capital. Consequently, the study deepens our understanding of exploration and exploitation at both the individual and business unit levels.
Subjects / Keywords
Capital humain; Communication dans les organisations; Réseaux sociaux; Sociologie du travail; Sociologie des organisations
JEL
D85 - Network Formation and Analysis: Theory
L14 - Transactional Relationships; Contracts and Reputation; Networks
M12 - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
Z13 - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Social and Economic Stratification

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