2019
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3418323
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Professional Networks and their Coevolution with Executive Careers

Abstract: This paper examines how networks of professional contacts contribute to the development of the careers of executives of North American and European companies. We build a dynamic model of career progression in which career moves may both depend upon existing networks and contribute to the development of future networks. We test the theory on an original dataset of nearly 73 000 executives in over 10 000 firms. In principle professional networks could be relevant both because they are rewarded by the employer an… Show more

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“…Research by Berardi et al (2019) stated that the professional networks possessed by CEOs from prestigious universities are often wide and diverse. These networks can be valuable resources for opening new opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and gaining valuable industry insights.…”
Section: Reputable University Create a Better Working Environmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Research by Berardi et al (2019) stated that the professional networks possessed by CEOs from prestigious universities are often wide and diverse. These networks can be valuable resources for opening new opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and gaining valuable industry insights.…”
Section: Reputable University Create a Better Working Environmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, according to the sponsored mobility model of career success, informal networks give (male) followers access to the valuable resources and support needed to stand out and advance in their careers (McDonald, 2011). In this way, men not only experience greater role congruity in senior positions than do women, they are also more likely to receive more social support on their route to the top (Saloner, 1985; Simon and Warner, 1992; Oakley, 2000; Forret and Dougherty, 2004; Bu and Roy, 2005; Hogan et al., 2005; Berardi and Seabright, 2011; Kramarz and Thesmar, 2013).…”
Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning
confidence: 99%