What do networks do to work : the agential role of network

Abualqumboz, M; Chan, PW

Abstract

The article draws on an ongoing study of interorganisational learning in project based organisations and how organisations learn through network settings. The article aimed at drawing theoretical explanations of network learning especially after learning moved from interorganisational learning to inter-networked learning. The article employs the structure agency relationship by Dave Elder-Vass as theoretical lens to draw conclusions that provides fresh explanations of how network are helpful in fostering learning activities. The research method included interviews, observation and archives. Data were analysed using thematic analysis which generated codes and then conclusion were drawn. The main contributions of this article are (1) to portray agency as another face of structure, (2) stress the agential role of networks, and (3) looking at networks as agents provides fresh understanding of benefits of networks.

Citation

Abualqumboz, M., & Chan, P. What do networks do to work : the agential role of network. Presented at EGOS 2013 : Bridging continents, cultures and worldviews, Montréal, Canada

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: EGOS 2013 : Bridging continents, cultures and worldviews
• Conference Location: Montréal, Canada
• End Date: Jul 6, 2013
• Publication Date: Jul 6, 2013
• Deposit Date: Jun 8, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 8, 2020
• Publisher URL: https://www.egosnet.org/2013_montreal/general_theme
• Additional Information: Access Information : This output is also available at: http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/26034/; Event Type : Conference