, outcomes, and mechanisms of networking in organizations. Design/methodology/approach – Descriptions of networking are reviewed … and an integrated definition of networking in organizations is presented. Approaches for measuring and studying networking … are considered and the similarities and differences of networking with related constructs are discussed. A theoretical …

, focusing in particular on what enables and what constrains individuals' networking attempts. Design/methodology/approach – The … networking, whereas the absence or cessation of common interests constrains it. Furthermore, this paper sheds light on the … iterative aspect of networking. Research limitations/implications – Individuals' ability to recall networking experiences and …

Networking is important for all employees to acquire the information, guidance, feedback, and social support necessary … used to definite advantage. The article presents virtual networking (acquiring this important information through Internet … Internet resources may improve these networks and makes recommendations for organizations to enhance virtual networking.  …

personality and networking. Using the Five Factor Model as a framework, the paper aims to argue that traits tapping into social (i … dispositions facilitate networking behaviors. Moreover, it aims to delineate structural and functional differences in networking (i … differential relationships of personality traits with networking dimensions. Design/methodology/approach – Online surveys were …

aim of the project, entitled Networking USA, was to learn from US managers’ experiences of recovery and regeneration …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships of internal and external networking behaviors of … obtained from 335 managers and professionals of a health system who completed a survey on networking behavior and … results showed that networking behavior focussed within an individual's organization was positively related with affective …

Addresses the effectiveness of the matching process of third party managed entrepreneurial mentoring programs. The role … satisfaction with the mentoring relationship, and their perception of the effectiveness of their assigned mentors. The results … benefit from the interaction. Also discusses socio‐cultural issues in the mentoring process and how they might impact the …

This paper offers a description of mentoring within the context of a large organisation. Mentoring is increasingly … both sides of the Atlantic as a highly effective human resource development process. Examples of mentoring activity can be … businesses. The Halifax plc is one such organisation and we aim to offer a description of the beginnings of mentoring within the …