Name
Title | ||
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The Influence of Virtuality on Social Networks Within and Across Work Groups: A Multilevel Approach |
Abstract | ||
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We examine how the virtuality of work context influences individuals' social networks within and across work groups. Given this purpose, we develop a multilevel research framework that explores the effects of different levels of virtuality on one's intra-group tie strength and extra-group network range based on the computer-mediated communication theory, the proximity theory, and the social network theory. The results of the hierarchical linear modeling indicate that the individual-level virtuality (use of personal and communal communication technologies) significantly influences one's intra-group tie strength and extra-group network range. Moreover, the results show that the effects of individual-level virtuality on social networks vary depending on the group-level virtuality, such as geographic/temporal dispersion and technological support. By illuminating how individuals' social networks can be developed through the appropriate use of personal and communal communication technologies in the context of a virtual group, this study provides useful insights into the mechanics that underlie effective virtual work. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
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2011 | 10.2753/MIS0742-1222280111 | J. of Management Information Systems |
Keywords | DocType | Volume |
individual-level virtuality,social network,Multilevel Approach,communal communication technology,effective virtual work,Work Groups,social network theory,intra-group tie strength,Social Networks,group-level virtuality,proximity theory,computer-mediated communication theory,extra-group network range | Journal | 28 |
Issue | ISSN | Citations |
1 | 0742-1222 | 15 |
PageRank | References | Authors |
0.57 | 27 | 4 |
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayoung Suh | 1 | 86 | 12.93 |
| Kyung-shik Shin | 2 | 469 | 27.68 |
| Manju Ahuja | 3 | 239 | 17.63 |
| M. Kim | 4 | 122 | 13.25 |