How social capital affects innovation in a cultural network

Federica Ceci, Francesca Masciarelli, Simone Poledrini · 2019 · European Journal of Innovation Management

Summary. Bonding and bridging social capital play distinct roles in innovation within cultural networks of firms. Bridging social capital—open relationships across distant sources—enables idea experimentation and combination, while bonding social capital—tight emotional ties—better supports implementing innovations. Both dimensions work together throughout the innovation process, with each contributing uniquely at different stages.

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Ceci, F., Masciarelli, F., & Poledrini, S.. (2019). How social capital affects innovation in a cultural network. European Journal of Innovation Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/ejim-06-2018-0114

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DOI: 10.1108/ejim-06-2018-0114
Countries: Italy
Regions: Europe
Categories: innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28