A blog about social networks

December 19, 2009 • 14:33 0

How our effectiveness in our jobs is influenced by our social networks?

Professor Martin Kilduff considers how our effectiveness in our jobs is influenced by our “Social Networks”. His paper “Job Design: A Social Network Perspective” is an Aladdin’s Cave of good tips for managers and employees alike. Our colleagues around us and our informal groupings in the workplace play a significant role in how effectively we carry out our jobs. Professor Kilduff explains here!

Further information on Martin Kilduff”’s professional experience is available here!

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