Positional embeddedness in a community source software development project network: the importance of relationship intensity.
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| Title: | Positional embeddedness in a community source software development project network: the importance of relationship intensity. |
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| Authors: | Provan, Keith G.1 kprovan@eller.arizona.edu, Lemaire, Robin H.2 robinhlemaire@gmail.com |
| Source: | R&D Management. Nov2015, Vol. 45 Issue 5, p440-457. 18p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram, 5 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Embeddedness (Socioeconomic theory), Computer software development, Industrial relations, Task performance, Research & development |
| Abstract: | This study examines those job and relationship characteristics that explain the positional embeddedness of individuals working in a multi-organization project network. The analysis focuses differentially on three levels of relationship intensiveness: communication, coordination, and collaboration. Data were collected on the work relationships of 46 technical and administrative personnel involved in the Kuali Financial System, a community source software development project involving 12 organizations, 10 of which were colleges and universities, spread across the United States. Results were generally supportive of the hypotheses. Specifically, positional embeddedness was explained by characteristics of the project worker including the task performed, time spent on the task, and influence, as well as the ease of access to others. There was, however, little consistency in the explanatory power of these factors when comparing across levels of relationship intensity. Findings have implications for design of complex research and development projects that involve interactions across multiple organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Engineering Source |
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