Social Network Theory

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Weir, D and Ali, S. 2024. Social Network Theory . in: Hutchings, K, Michailova, S and Wilkinson, A (ed.) A Guide to Key Theories for Human Resource Management Research Cheltenham and Camberley Edward Elgar Publishing. pp. 280-287
AuthorsWeir, D and Ali, S.
EditorsHutchings, K, Michailova, S and Wilkinson, A
KeywordsSocial Networks Theory; Informal Networks; Wasta; Guanxi; Human Resource Management ; International Human Resource Management
Page range280-287
Year2024
Book titleA Guide to Key Theories for Human Resource Management Research
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Place of publicationCheltenham and Camberley
ISBN9781035308750
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