To reciprocate or not to reciprocate : exploring temporal qualities in reciprocal exchanges in networks

Abualqumboz, M; Chan, PW

Abstract

In this article, we sought to draw theoretical explanations of reciprocal exchanges in networks and how reciprocity is seen as the building block of network sustainability through employing a temporal perspective. The article’s main contribution was to provide fresh insights into how temporality, drawn upon Bergson’s philosophy, advanced the way we look at reciprocity and consequently provided three perspectives of time, namely; emergent networks, discursive practices, and possible times. The practical implications of such perspectives inform organisation on how to select networks and predict their benefits. The research method included 28 interviews and casual observation of network sessions.

Citation

Abualqumboz, M., & Chan, P. To reciprocate or not to reciprocate : exploring temporal qualities in reciprocal exchanges in networks. Presented at 30th EGOS Colloquium - Reimagining, Rethinking, Reshaping : organizational scholarship in unsettled times, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, The Netherlands

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: 30th EGOS Colloquium - Reimagining, Rethinking, Reshaping : organizational scholarship in unsettled times
• Conference Location: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, The Netherlands
• End Date: Jul 5, 2014
• Publication Date: Jul 5, 2014
• Deposit Date: Jun 8, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 8, 2020
• Publisher URL: https://www.egosnet.org/jart/prj3/egos/main.jart?j-j-url=/2014_rotterdam/general_theme
• Additional Information: Access Information : This research output is also available at: http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/26036/; Event Type : Conference