Social Networks and Institutions

Node: individual point of contact with a social network

Dyad: a social relationship between 2 nodes, the basic structure of network

Triad: social relationship between 3 nodes

Network centrality: the extent to which a node is connected within a network (the centre connection)

Network density: the measure of the relationship of a node to its connections, degree to which all possible connections in a network exist

Social capital: resources and benefits one can derive from their social network, access to opportunities information and support

Weak ties: social connections with acquaintances and those outside ones immediate circle that can provide access to diverse opportunities and information

Organizational culture: values, beliefs, and norms shapes the kinds of communicative acts eg. Office spaces, open space vs. Office cubicle

Institutionalizations: the process by which informal networks become formally organized, recognized and embedded within society (eg. The transplant industry)

OPO: organizations tasked with identifying potential organ donors, requesting donations from families and facilitating the organ process

UNO: organizations tasked that manages he waitlist for organ transplants

Network analysis: don’t know the context of the network, eg. Connected because the are enemies