When do structural holes in employees' networks improve their radical creativity? A moderated mediation model
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
R and D Management
ISSN
0033-6807
Volume
47
Issue
5
DOI
10.1111/radm.12286
First Page
755
Last Page
766
Publication Date
11-1-2017
Abstract
Previous research has found a relationship between structural holes of knowledge networks, tie strength of knowledge networks, and creativity. Our study extends these findings by proposing that characteristics of R&D employees' team knowledge networks influence their acquired diversified knowledge from the team, which is critical to creativity. Our results based on 558 members of 92 R&D teams demonstrated that, in order to benefit from their broker position in acquiring diversified knowledge, R&D employees should maintain their tie strength toward the team members with whom they are connected.
Recommended Citation
Tang, C.,
Zhang, G.,
&
Naumann, S. E.
(2017).
When do structural holes in employees' networks improve their radical creativity? A moderated mediation model.
R and D Management, 47(5), 755–766.
DOI: 10.1111/radm.12286
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/esob-facarticles/299
