Tension in networks

Öberg, Christina,1970-Örebro universitet,Handelshögskolan vid Örebro Universitet,Harvard University, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, 1737 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. The Ratio Institute, P.O. Box 3203, SE-103 64 Stockholm, Sweden. Örebro University, School of Business, SE-701 82 Örebro, Sweden,Örebro University, Sweden (författare)

Validerad;2020;Nivå 2;2020-10-15 (alebob)
Funding Agency:Forskningsstiftelserna Handelsbanken (Handelsbanken Research Foundation)
Tension refers to contradictions and mostly implies any two parties disagreeing. This paper extends the lens from tension on dyadic levels to describe it in the smallest of networks: the triad. Adopting a multiple-case study methodology illustrating triadic relationships in three different settings, the paper points to how tension may occur among firms in a triad, relate to two of them, or involve all three parties. In the handling of tension and opposed to the dyadic relationship, a single party cannot easily disconnect from all its network parties, and the network discussion thereby contextualises the discussion on tension, while putting focus on the dynamics of tension. As the findings indicate, the handling may, namely, lead to new tension on a dyadic or triadic level. Compared to studies grasping tension as contradictions between two parties and thereby as a research contribution, this present study indicates how the tension may “move” around the network as initial tension is dealt with. If tension is handled through diffusion specifically, including the connection with new parties, it suggests to without exception lead to new tension, while coalition leads to decreased tension in the triad.

Dahlin, Peter,1981-Mälardalens högskola,Industriell ekonomi och organisation,Mälardalen University School of Business, Society and Engineering, P.O. Box 883, SE-721 23 Västerås, Sweden(Swepub:mdh)pdn01 (författare)
Pesämaa, Ossi,1970-Luleå tekniska universitet,Industriell Ekonomi,Luleå University of Technology, Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences, Luleå, Sweden,Luleå Univ Technol, Sweden(Swepub:mdh)opa01 (författare)
Örebro universitetHandelshögskolan vid Örebro Universitet (creator_code:org_t)

Ingår i:Industrial Marketing Management: Elsevier91, s. 311-3220019-85011873-2062

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