[apologies for cross postings]
Introduction to Social Network Analysis
Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 10:00AM - 12:30PM ET (GMT-4/UTC-4) at Sheraton in Salon 5 & 6
Sponsored by the OMT, OB STR RM MOC ENT CM CTO HR TIM MC Divisions
Organizers: Prasad Balkundi (Univ. at Buffalo) and Dan Halgin (Univ. of Kentucky)
Social network analysis is a field of study that focuses on social relations among a set of actors-people, teams, and organizations-rather than focus on the attributes of the actors. Network researchers have developed a set of distinctive theoretical perspectives and methodological techniques for data collection, statistical analysis, and visual representation. This PDW's goals are to:
· Introduce members of the Academy of Management to social network theory and analysis
· Discuss both micro and macro management research based in social network theory
· Introduce participants to UCINET and other social network analysis tools including AI
· Guide participants on how to learn more about social network analysis
Workshop Format:
We'll begin by identifying what distinguishes social network theories from other approaches, then provide an overview of the typical individual-, group-, and organization-level topics that management researchers have examined from a network perspective. Then we will introduce PDW participants to several social network analysis tools and demonstrate basic types of analyses typically used in management research. Finally, we'll conclude with a discussion of promising directions for future social network research and provide guidance on how participants can continue to learn about social network analysis.
Presenters:
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Prasad Balkundi, U. at Buffalo, The State U. of New York
Daniel S. Halgin, U. of Kentucky
Richard DeJordy, Rochester Institute of Technology
Jessica R. Methot - Rutgers University
Evelyn Ying Zhang - Nanyang Technological University
Yong Kim - Texas A&M University
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There is no preregistration for this PDW. However, given the varied background of participants, ranging from micro-OB to more Macro-OT, we ask that you complete a brief survey so that we can customize our presentations to your needs.
Please click here for the survey
Organizers:
Prasad Balkundi, University at Buffalo (balkundi@buffalo.edu)
Dan Halgin, University of Kentucky (danhalgin@uky.edu)
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Prasad Balkundi
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo NY
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