13 Critiques of Papers

In this class we will critique the papers below. It is important to have carefully read every paper before coming to class. Also, do not focus narrowly on the methods section: a key element is the fit between the methods section and the theory, and the methods and the interpretation of results.

Please note that, contrary to what I said in class, everyone will be discussing all of the articles.

Required Reading

• • Mehra, A., Kilduff, M., and Brass, D.J. 2001. The social networks of high and low self-monitors: Implications for workplace performance. Administrative Science Quarterly, 46: 121-146.[pdf]

  • Gersick, Bartunek & Dutton. 2000. Learning from Academia: The importance of relationships in professional life. Academy of Management Journal 43(6): 1026-1044. [pdf],

  • Jehn, Karen. 1997. A qualitative analysis of conflict types and dimensions in organizational groups. Administrative Science Quarterly 42: 530-557. [^pdf]

  • JN Baron, FR Dobbin, PD Jennings. 1986. War and peace: The evolution of modern personnel administration in US industry - American journal of Sociology, 1986 - [pdf]

  • March, J. 1991. Exploration and exploitation in organizational learning. Organization Science 2(1): 71-87 [pdf]

  • Kane, G. and Borgatti, S.P. 2011. Centrality–IS proficiency alignment and workgroup performance. MIS Quarterly. 35(4): 1063-1078. [pdf]