再论管理研究中的关系:“关”与“系”的交互视角

在系统回顾现有关系研究文献基础之上,结合关系研究和社会网络理论,区分双边联系(即“关”)和多边网络(即“系”)两大不同视角,重新梳理文献。在此基础上,对未来关系研究如何整合“关”视角和“系”视角提出了系统性建议,尤其是构建“关”与“系”二者整体性与动态性交互的核心机制体系,提出了包括信任转让、信任转化、“佛面”效应、多重结构四大交互机制,通过阐述“关”“系”互动机制,重新解读“关系”。

Revisiting Guanxi in Management Studies:The Perspective of“Guan”and“Xi”Interaction

This study offers a systematic review of the current literature on guanxi,especially by differentiating guan dyads from xi networks based on social network theoretical lens.Based on this literature review,we propose a redirection of future research on guanxi such that guan dyads and xi networks are not examined in isolation;rather,their holistic and dynamic interaction is the most fruitful avenue for future research,especially the four mechanisms of their interaction(trust transfer,trust conversion,effect of Buddha’s“face”,multiplexity structure).The proposed reconceptualization and redirection are our two contributions to the literature.