This paper addresses whether cohesive networks of socially embedded ties or sparse
networks rich in structural holes are more conducive to the success of new firms. We …

This paper builds on Granovetter's distinction between strong and weak ties [. The strength
of weak ties. Amer. J. Sociol. 78 (6) 1360–1380] in order to respond to recent calls for a more …

Inter-firm networks, as an inter-organizational form, are increasingly perceived as a model
for entrepreneurial firm growth. We study egocentric networks of high-growth entrepreneurial …

The formation of a network is determined by the opposition of two forces. The first is the
reproduction of network structure as a general social resource for network members. The …

Firms operate in the context of business relations and networks that affect the nature and
outcomes of their actions and which are potential sources of competitive advantage …

The entrepreneurship literature recognizes the substantial contributions of networks to firm
performance. However, the circumstances under which cohesive versus diversified networks …

In this paper we present a study of the structure of three lead firm‐network relationships at
two points in time. Using data on companies in the packaging machine industry, we study …

A growing body of research suggests that an organization's ties to other organizations
furnish resources that bestow various benefits. Scholars have proposed different …

This article presents the results of a comparative study of two networks of small-to medium-
sized manufacturing enterprises in the US wood products industry. Qualitative and survey …

JOSEPH SZARKA IS A LECTURERE IN FRENCH and managment at the university of Bath,
England. His paper reviews the mangment literature on networking and puts forward and …