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Title
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The Effects of Social Structure on Individual Actions: a Social Cognition and Social Structure Approach.
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Creator
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Knoche, Harry "Trip", Castrogiovanni, Gary J., Florida Atlantic University
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Abstract/Description
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This study examines the effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure (strength of social ties) on individual actions. lt has been suggested that the informal structure of relations that develops within firms affects the actions of individuals e effects of both epistemic motives and social structure are considered. The findings of this study suggest that information about the epistemic motives of employees can provide insight into the fonnation of the individual social...
Show moreThis study examines the effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure (strength of social ties) on individual actions. lt has been suggested that the informal structure of relations that develops within firms affects the actions of individuals e effects of both epistemic motives and social structure are considered. The findings of this study suggest that information about the epistemic motives of employees can provide insight into the fonnation of the individual social structures and the intrinsic desire of employees to take interdependent or independent actions. The effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure on individual actions, the organizing process and the formulation and implementation of strategies are discussed.
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Date Issued
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2010
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000309
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Subject Headings
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Motivation (Psychology)--Social aspects, Social networks--Psychological aspects, Social capital (Sociology), Managerial economics, Economics--Moral and ethical aspects
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Format
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Document (PDF)
