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]