Social structures and entrepreneurial networks: the strength of strong ties.

Jack, S.L.; Dodd, S.D.; Anderson, Alastair R.

Abstract

The entrepreneurial context provides a fertile arena for the study of networks. This qualitative study critically examines the nature, content and process of strong ties, which are found to fall into three categories: family, business contacts, and suppliers, competitors and customers. These nodal categories each provide a specific range of support to the entrepreneur. Their appropriate and effective utilization greatly facilitates enterprise performance.

Citation

JACK, S.L., DODD, S.D. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2004. Social structures and entrepreneurial networks: the strength of strong ties. International journal of entrepreneurship and innovation [online], 5(2), pages 107-120. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5367/000000004773863264

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 31, 2004
• Online Publication Date: May 31, 2004
• Publication Date: May 31, 2004
• Deposit Date: Nov 1, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 1, 2011
• Journal: International journal of entrepreneurship and innovation
• Print ISSN: 1465-7503
• Electronic ISSN: 2043-6882
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 5
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 107-120
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5367/000000004773863264
• Keywords: Networks; Strong ties; Social structures; Entrepreneur; Social capital; Family
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/676