2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2016.07.032
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Social network analysis: A tool for evaluating and predicting future knowledge flows from an insurance organization

Abstract: The paper aims to identify the individuals who influence the knowledge sharing processes from an internal social network and to forecast the future knowledge flows that may cross it. Exploratory research is employed, and a four-phase methodology is developed which combines a social network analysis with structural modeling. This is applied to the internal enterprise social network used by a British insurance company. The main results emphasize the most influential groups, their relationships, future knowledge … Show more

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“…In this study, we examine how the perception of these infrastructure characteristics influences employees' perceived usefulness as an antecedent of ESN use continuance. Understanding the nature of ESNs is crucial, since they influence performance, particularly of knowledge-centric organizations (Cleveland & Ellis, 2014;Fischbach, Gloor, & Schoder, 2009;Leon, Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Gómez-Gasquet, & Mula, 2017;Wu & Chang, 2013).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this study, we examine how the perception of these infrastructure characteristics influences employees' perceived usefulness as an antecedent of ESN use continuance. Understanding the nature of ESNs is crucial, since they influence performance, particularly of knowledge-centric organizations (Cleveland & Ellis, 2014;Fischbach, Gloor, & Schoder, 2009;Leon, Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Gómez-Gasquet, & Mula, 2017;Wu & Chang, 2013).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As intervenções devem basear-se em processos, padrões e práticas sociais como redes sociais e ferramentas de mídia social. Dentro do panorama da participação coletiva, uma rede social é definida como um conjunto de pessoas, instituições ou grupos e suas interações sociais (RECUERO, 2009;LEON et al, 2017). As conexões inerentes a este ambiente possibilitam compartilhar e atingir objetivos comuns (ALCARÁ et al, 2006).…”
Section: Gestão Do Conhecimento (Gc) E Mídias Sociais (Ms)unclassified
“…O conhecimento compartilhado, se usado corretamente, impacta o desempenho do negócio (JANHONEN; JOHANSON, 2011). Por meio da análise das relações entre as pessoas nas redes sociais, pode-se identificar o fluxo de conhecimento, bem como as pessoas chave para o excelente desempenho dos negócios (LEON et al, 2017).…”
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