Abstract

This article examines how managers' tendency to discuss new ideas with others in their professional networks depends on the density of shared ties surrounding a given relationship. Consistent with prior research which found that embeddedness enhances information flow, an egocentric network survey of mid-level executives shows that managers tend to discuss new ideas with those who are densely embedded in their professional networks. More specifically, embeddedness increases the likelihood to discuss new ideas by engendering affect-based trust, as opposed to cognition-based trust. Implications for network and creativity research are discussed.

Authors
Roy Chua, Michael Morris, and Paul Ingram
Format
Journal Article
Publication Date
Journal
The Journal of Creative Behavior

Full Citation

Chua, Roy, Michael Morris, and Paul Ingram
. “Embeddedness and New Idea Discussion in Professional Networks: The Mediating Role of Affect-Based Trust.”
The Journal of Creative Behavior
vol.
44
, (January 01, 2010):
85
-
104
.