The network diameter and its impact on company performance

Tal Ben-Zvi, Paul Rohmeyer

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Abstract

This study shows how the impact of network evolution on the network's overall performance is mediated by the network's diameter. Our principle argument in this paper is that the diameter serves as a criterion to measure the performance of a network structure. A small or reduced diameter indicates tight relationships between the vertices comprising the network. This facilitates higher network capacity and flow between the vertices, which, in turn, leads to better overall performance of the network. On the other hand, a larger diameter leads to performance degradation due to a loosely connected network.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 Proceedings of PICMET 2013
Subtitle of host publicationTechnology Management in the IT-Driven Services
Pages1961-1966
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, PICMET 2013 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 28 Jul 20131 Aug 2013

Publication series

Name2013 Proceedings of PICMET 2013: Technology Management in the IT-Driven Services

Conference

Conference2013 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, PICMET 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period28/07/131/08/13

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