To reciprocate or not to reciprocate: Exploring temporal qualities in reciprocal exchanges in networks

Abualqumboz, Moheeb and Chan, Paul (2014) To reciprocate or not to reciprocate: Exploring temporal qualities in reciprocal exchanges in networks. In: EGOS 2014, July 3–5, 2014, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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Abstract

In this article, we sought to draw theoretical explanations of reciprocal exchanges in networks and how reciprocity is seen as the building block of network sustainability through employing a temporal perspective. The article’s main contribution was to provide fresh insights into how temporality, drawn upon Bergson’s philosophy, advanced the way we look at reciprocity and consequently provided three perspectives of time, namely; emergent networks, discursive practices, and possible times. The practical implications of such perspectives inform organisation on how to select networks and predict their benefits. The research method included 28 interviews and casual observation of network sessions.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Schools:	Huddersfield Business School
Related URLs:	Author Conference
Depositing User:	Moheeb Abualqumboz
Date Deposited:	06 Oct 2015 15:31
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2016 06:11
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/26036

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