Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-3-2002
Abstract
This research is part of a larger exploratory study of successful women and how they have developed and used their personal networks. Specifically in this paper, we are interested in understanding the differences between network composition and network strategies used by women entrepreneurs and women professionals. The focus herein is on the business/professional and social/friendship networks of successful women. We conceptualize that the personal network characteristics of women entrepreneurs are different from those of professional women and suggest that by understanding the similarities and difference in the their personal networks this study will assist women in developing practical, appropriate personalized strategies. We will be comparing the weak tie/strong tie network characteristics of both women entrepreneurs and women professionals, and exploring the commonalties and differences in their strategies for developing personal networks.
Keywords
entrepreneurship--case studies
Rights
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Department/Center
Design & Innovation
Recommended Citation
Mistick, Barbara and Willyerd, Karie, "A Comparison of the Network Strategies of Successful Entrepreneurial and Professional Women" (2002). Student Scholarship. 50.
https://commons.case.edu/studentworks/50
