The Influence of Virtuality on Social Networks Within and Across Work Groups: A Multilevel Approach
- Title
- The Influence of Virtuality on Social Networks Within and Across Work Groups: A Multilevel Approach
- Author
- 김민수
- Keywords
- computer-mediated communication; hierarchical linear modeling; multilevel analysis; social networks; virtuality
- Issue Date
- 2011-09
- Publisher
- M E SHARPE INC, 80 BUSINESS PARK DR, ARMONK, NY 10504 USA
- Citation
- JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Vol.28, No.1 [2011] , p351-386
- Abstract
- We examine how the virtuality of work context influences individuals' social networks within and across work groups. Given this purpose, we develop a multilevel research framework that explores the effects of different levels of virtuality on one's intra-group tie strength and extra-group network range based on the computer-mediated communication theory, the proximity theory, and the social network theory. The results of the hierarchical linear modeling indicate that the individual-level virtuality (use of personal and communal communication technologies) significantly influences one's intra-group tie strength and extra-group network range. Moreover, the results show that the effects of individual-level virtuality on social networks vary depending on the group-level virtuality, such as geographic/temporal dispersion and technological support. By illuminating how individuals' social networks can be developed through the appropriate use of personal and communal communication technologies in the context of a virtual group, this study provides useful insights into the mechanics that underlie effective virtual work.
- URI
- http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2753/MIS0742-1222280111
- ISSN
- 0742-1222
- DOI
- 10.2753/MIS0742-1222280111
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