THE USE OF SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS IN LOGISTICS RESEARCH

THE USE OF SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS IN LOGISTICS RESEARCH

This paper introduces and provides an overview of social network theory and social network analysis (SNA) and its potential applications to logistics and supply chain management research. It then provides an example of the use of SNA via the introduction of hypotheses related to informal and formal...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of business logistics 2007-03, Vol.28 (1), p.137-168
Hauptverfasser: Carter, Craig R., Ellram, Lisa M., Tate, Wendy
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Alliances
Case studies
Decision making
Environmental Issues
Environmental management
Logistics
Logistics/Distribution
Occupational safety
Organizational behavior
Product development
Research methodology
Safety/Health Issues
Social Network Analysis
Social networks
Strategic management
Studies
Supply chain management
Warehousing
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Zusammenfassung:This paper introduces and provides an overview of social network theory and social network analysis (SNA) and its potential applications to logistics and supply chain management research. It then provides an example of the use of SNA via the introduction of hypotheses related to informal and formal structure and influence within a social network. These hypotheses are tested within the context of the development and implementation of a complex reporting system that evolved as the result of warehousing safety and environmental concerns within an organization.
ISSN:0735-3766
2158-1592
DOI:10.1002/j.2158-1592.2007.tb00235.x