Network Theory

Review the Nayar case study from Unit 3 (linked in Resources) for this discussion.

Based on the readings for this unit, your own research, and the Nayar case study, explain how network theory and pluralized leadership can be applied to leading an innovative organization.

What structures and processes might a leader use to fully engage the whole organization toward innovation?

Provide a rationale for your responses, supporting your discussion with references to and citations from your readings. Be sure you adhere to APA guidelines for citations and references.

Your post should be 250–500 words.

Kilduff, M., & Brass, D. (2010). Organizational social network research: Core ideas and key debates. Academy of Management Annals, 4, 317–357.

Nayar, V. (2010). Employees First, Customers Second: Turning Conventional Management Upside Down. Chapter 4, “Recasting the Role of CEO: Transferring the Responsibility for Change: How Leaders Can Tap the Creative Energy of Employees,” pages 137–166.

Moliterno, T., & Mahony, D. (2011). Network theory of organization: A multilevel approach. Journal of Management, 37(2), 443–467.

Westaby, J., Woods, N., & Pfaff, D. (2016). Extending dynamic network theory to group and social interaction analysis: Uncovering key behavioral elements, cycles, and emergent states. Organizational Psychology Review, 6(1), 34–62.

White, L., Currie, G., & Lockett, A. (2016). Pluralized leadership in complex organizations: Exploring the cross network effects between formal and informal leadership relations. The Leadership Quarterly, 27(2), 280–297.