Social & Organizational Network Analysis

Seminar

Teaching methods applied: Presentation and critique of scientific text, research design in the stream of network approach, discussion

The course is designed to explore the theoretical foundations and selected empirical studies conducted within the network approach. Social network analysis (SNA) and organizational network analysis (ONA) focus attention on the observation of network structures: their characteristics, dynamics and evolution, and the relationships between the observed characteristics of the structure and other variables characterizing the phenomena under study.

Shipilov, A., & Gawer, A. (2020). Integrating research on interorganizational networks and ecosystems. Academy of management annals, 14(1), 92-121. Gulati, R., & Gargiulo, M. (1999). Where do interorganizational networks come from?. American journal of sociology, 104(5), 1439-1493. Borgatti, S. P., & Foster, P. C. (2003). The network paradigm in organizational research: A review and typology. Journal of management, 29(6), 991-1013. Burt, R. S. (2004). Structural holes and good ideas. American journal of sociology, 110(2), 349-399. Padgett, J. F., & Ansell, C. K. (1993). Robust Action and the Rise of the Medici, 1400-1434. American journal of sociology, 98(6), 1259-1319. Borgatti, S. P., & Halgin, D. S. (2011). On network theory. Organization science, 22(5), 1168-1181. Brass, D. J., Galaskiewicz, J., Greve, H. R., & Tsai, W. (2004). Taking stock of networks and organizations: A multilevel perspective. Academy of management journal, 47(6), 795-817. Uzzi, B. (1996). The sources and consequences of embeddedness for the economic performance of organizations: The network effect. American sociological review, 674-698.

Knowledge | The graduate knows and understands:

WG_01 - to the extent necessary for existing paradigms to be revised - a worldwide body of work, covering theoretical foundations as well as general and selected specific issues - relevant to a particular discipline

within the social sciences

WG_02 - the main development trends in the disciplines of the social sciences in which the education is provided

WG_03 - scientific research methodology in the field of the social sciences

WK_01 - fundamental dilemmas of modern civilisation from the perspective of the social sciences

Skills | The graduate is able to:

UK_05 - speaking a foreign language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages using the professional terminology specific to the discipline within the social sciences, to the extent enabling participation in an international scientific and professional environment

Social competences | The graduate is ready to

KO_01 - fulfilling the social obligations of researchers and creators

KO_02 - fulfilling social obligations and taking actions in the public interest, in particular in initiating actions in the public interest

KO_03 - think and acting in an entrepreneurial manner

Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the

permitted number of explained absences: Active participation required, 40% (4 working hours) acceptable maximum absence.

Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session): Evaluation on the basis of the research project in the stream of the network approach, presentation and critical analysis of the article, and activity in the seminar.

Methods for the verification of learning outcomes: Evaluation of written extended abstract of the article, and oral presentation of the article and scientific critique

Evaluation criteria: Correctness of the research design in terms of formulating the research problem, determining the boundaries of the network, selecting the appropriate level of analysis and methods, proposing operationalization of the variables 40%. Presentation and critical analysis of the scientific text: 40%. Active participation in the seminar discussion: 20%.

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