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Network Characteristics of High-Performing Organizations

Reed E. Nelson

Southern Illinois University

K. Michael Mathews

Cornell University

This paper analyzes the relationship between performance and social networks across a sample of 14 protestant churches. Findings suggest high performers have overall more weak ties, higher numbers of intergroup strong ties, and more within group very strong ties than low performers.

Journal of Business Communication, Vol. 28, No. 4, 367-386 (1991)
DOI: 10.1177/002194369102800405
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