The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

There was a particular focus given to the signaling of human capital, which is concerned with their competence and ability to do tasks well, and also their social capital, which concerns itself with things like one’s trustworthiness and friendliness.

Social Capital 134

Social Capital Human Capital Long-term Construction 134

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 4, 2019

The key characteristic of brokering behavior is their ability to fundamentally change the social networks of other people. This is usually in a positive way in helping to create new relationships, but it can also be negative if relationships are severed or bonds are soured.

Social Capital 88

Social Capital Influence Bond Cooper 88

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2018

Those employees work at two of Britain’s most-admired retailers, John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets, each of which has carved out a powerful bond with customers, both of which have unveiled big innovations in terms of branding, merchandising, and e-commerce. Our focus is on social capital.”

Definition 8

Definition Company Succession Airlines 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2016

As noted in research by Paul Adler and Seok-Woo Kwon at the University of Southern California, a well-designed employee network essentially makes up the “social capital” of a company, due to all the assets or resources that can be mobilized through the network. Employees with a high closeness (e.g., damage control).

Analysis 8

Analysis Competitive Advantage Social Capital Project 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The project—Park 007—was a James Bond–themed amusement park with artificial ski slopes, cliffs for bungee jumping, roller-coaster rides, indoor water sports, casinos, cinemas, and two five-star hotels. But it would take a lot of social capital. Should Derek fight the holacracy initiative?

Case Study 8

Case Study Decentralization CFO Construction 8