Academy of Management Review Vol. 27 No. 2 2002

How Organizational Field Networks Shape Interorganizational Tie-Formation Rates

Patrick Kenis¹; David Knoke^2,3

¹ Tilburg University · ² University of Minnesota · ³ University of Minnesota System

Abstract

We investigate the impact of communication in field-level networks on rates of formation of interorganizational collaborative ties, such as strategic alliances and joint ventures. After developing the concept of an organizational field network (“field-net”), we derive a set of testable propositions and corollaries that relate field-net properties, such as density, reciprocity, centralization, multiplexity, and hierarchy, to subsequent nonlinear changes in interorganizational tie-formation rates. We conclude by discussing aspects of empirical research for testing the empirical validity of these propositions.

DOI

10.5465/amr.2002.6588029

Volume

27

Issue

2

Pages

275-293

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