Dear OMT member
We are conducting a meta-analysis of literature that is based on Mark Granovetter?s (1973) tie
strength theory. We are looking for studies that explore the relationships between network tie
strength and any work-related outcomes (e.g., creativity, work performance, work attitudes,
getting a job). If you have a study in press, in manuscript form, in progress, or in some form for
which an effect size could be computed, we would be very grateful to hear about it. Of course,
your work would also be included or cited in our eventual paper. The kinds of independent
variables we are tracking include different measures of tie strength (e.g., weak versus strong ties;
frequency of interaction and emotional intensity). The kinds of dependent variables may include
archival outcomes (performance and innovativeness) or subjective ratings (such as job satisfaction)
at the individual level. We are interested in studies within organizations as well as those that span
across organizations. Our research team includes Prasad Balkundi (SUNY Buffalo) and Martin
Kilduff (Cambridge University). Please kindly send your manuscript or any inquiry to:
swotmeta@gmail.com or to
balkundi@buffalo.edu. Thanks in advance for letting us know.
Dr. Prasad Balkundi
Department of Organization & Human Resources,
School of Management,
SUNY at Buffalo, Amherst, NY, 14260
(716) 645-3250 (w)