This study introduces the notion of attention allocation in networks to argue that individuals with different types of network structure produce good ideas via different pathways. Using survey data on communication networks at a software company, we find that people with highly constrained...

Social networking sites make it easier for people to form, maintain, and identify relationships. Yet, building social capital also involves strengthening weaker ties. Can social networking sites help people strengthen pre-existing ties with others? In this paper, we theorize and test two...