Exam 20: Networking

 Sam was unemployed and looking for a job. None of his close friends could help him as they themselves were all either unemployed or underemployed. However, Sam got a good job through James, whom he met a few months ago while traveling. From this scenario, it can be inferred that

 Which of the following networks is the best example of a trust network?

 Dolly has arranged for a get-together at her house to which she has invited all of her friends. Most of her friends will be meeting the others in the group for the first time. Moreover, they are from diverse backgrounds with differing interests and experiences. Though all are not known to each other, all are known to Dolly. From this description of Dolly, it can be inferred that Dolly is

 Marvin is a high-performance general manager who has built and cultivated a strong network of relationships. Marvin has worked to create _____ capital.

 Weak ties are usually formed among similar individuals who are exposed to the same kinds of information.

 Which of the following networks allows employees to share sensitive information and support one another in a crisis?

 Social capital is not only beneficial to individuals within organizations but also to those organizations themselves.

 Trust networks often reveal the pattern of linkages between employees who talk about work-related matters on a regular basis.

 Gail has a high level of connectivity with people in the organization and tends to know valuable information before anyone else. From this information, we can infer that Gail is a

 Define centrality and its conceptions.

 Likability often outweighs competence when people are seeking advice or building trust and advice networks.

 Which of the following statements about interpersonal networks is true?

 Enrique wants to develop professional relationships outside of work. What is the best advice you can give Enrique?

 According to Brian Uzzi and Shannon Dunlap, which of the following is the first step in building a useful internal network?

 Which of the following conceptions of centrality represents potential control over information and over connections to others that anyone may want to reach?

 Which of the following is one of the conceptions of centrality?

 According to David Krackhardt, the components of strong ties are

 To build useful networks, managers and leaders should consider promoting less formal social networks in the workplace.

 Discuss the three types of interpersonal networks.

 Which of the following statements about the strength of ties is true?