Social networks and the cognitive motivation to realize network opportunities: a study of managers' information gathering behaviors

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine the actual information gathering behaviors of managers. It is hypothesized that individual differences in a personality variable called need for cognition capture differences in actors' cognitive motivation to realize the benefits that exists in social networks. Findings indicate that social network characteristics do not affect information benefits.

Public affairs, New Zealand, Social aspects, Influence, Social networks, Report, Information-seeking behavior, Information-seeking behaviour

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Client-project manager engagements, trust and loyalty

Article Abstract:

The role of service provider manger in developing long-term relationship with clients so that they can participate in product development is analyzed. It is shown that client loyalty is greatly influenced by the project manager of the reliable project.

Industrial project management, Project management, Customer loyalty, Customer relationship management

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The reciprocal nature of trust: a longitudinal study of interacting teams

Article Abstract:

The impact of interpersonal trust, on team building, is examined.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Corporate growth, Intergroup relations, Industry growth

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