The influential synergy of social network architectural components on employees' positivity: a conceptual discourse and implications for organisational change
by Dimitrios Hatjidis; Maria Charalampidou
International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion (IJWOE), Vol. 13, No. 4, 2022

Abstract: This conceptual paper aims to study the strength of the combined use of the factors included in the two primary architectural components of social networks, structure and tie content, and its effect on employees' positivity towards organisational change. A qualitative collection method was employed through review and analysis of literature to identify and classify factors of positive seminal effect on emotional, organisational, and operational elements. In total, 72 articles and 12 books relevant to organisational change, social capital, individual psychology, and the social influence theoretical framework were selected. The findings reveal the potential of the combined effect of dominant factors such as actor's position and tie quality as well as their added value in shaping trust, support, and reactive effects that can alter positively employees' behavioural patterns towards change. The research's limitations encompass solely the selection of data relevant to positivity through social relationships and literature sources in the English language.

Online publication date: Tue, 13-Dec-2022

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