Managerial Social Networks and Innovation: A Meta‐Analysis of Bonding and Bridging Effects across Institutional Environments

An increasing body of research has emphasized that managerial social networks are crucial for innovation. However, empirical research has yielded inconclusive results which have stimulated an ongoing debate about which type of networks are most conducive to innovation: bonding (cohesive) or bridging (diverse) networks? To resolve this debate, a growing number of scholars have argued that whether cohesive or diverse networks are more beneficial...