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Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2010.
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Florida Atlantic University
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2010
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This study examines the effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure (strength of social ties) on individual actions. lt has been suggested that the informal structure of relations that develops within firms affects the actions of individuals
e effects of both epistemic motives and social structure are considered. The findings of this study suggest that information about the epistemic motives of employees can provide insight into the fonnation of the individual social structures and the intrinsic desire of employees to take interdependent or independent actions. The
effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure on individual actions, the
organizing process and the formulation and implementation of strategies are discussed.
e effects of both epistemic motives and social structure are considered. The findings of this study suggest that information about the epistemic motives of employees can provide insight into the fonnation of the individual social structures and the intrinsic desire of employees to take interdependent or independent actions. The
effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure on individual actions, the
organizing process and the formulation and implementation of strategies are discussed.
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206 p.
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FA00000309
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Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2010.
College of Business
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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2010
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2010
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2010
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FAU
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FA00000309
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
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Knoche, Harry "Trip"
Graduate College
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206 p.
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The Effects of Social Structure on Individual Actions: a Social Cognition and Social Structure Approach
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2010
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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The Effects of Social Structure on Individual Actions: a Social Cognition and Social Structure Approach
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The Effects of Social Structure on Individual Actions: a Social Cognition and Social Structure Approach