Better off friends? Network bounding and the performance implications of formalization

K. Dennie Kim, Russell J. Funk, Akbar Zaheer, John M. Hollingsworth

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Abstract

This study introduces a theory of “network bounding,” which views group formalization as the establishment of a boundary around specific network interactions. Using data on patient mortality following heart surgery, we examine how bounding impacts collective performance and whether there are externalities that may also affect non-members.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalAcademy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings
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StatePublished - 2018
Event78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2018 - Chicago, United States
Duration: Aug 10 2018Aug 14 2018

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