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Embeddedness and New Idea Discussion in Professional Networks: The Mediating Role of Affect‐Based Trust
Author(s) -
CHUA ROY Y. J.,
MORRIS MICHAEL W.,
INGRAM PAUL
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the journal of creative behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.896
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 2162-6057
pISSN - 0022-0175
DOI - 10.1002/j.2162-6057.2010.tb01327.x
Subject(s) - embeddedness , affect (linguistics) , creativity , cognition , psychology , social psychology , sociology , public relations , political science , social science , communication , neuroscience
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.