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C/MD/111. Robert Putman, Nan Lin and Ron Burt have distinct theories of social capital. What strategy would each of these theorists advocate in order to maximise an individual's social capital within a workplace? In what ways do these strategies conflict? Justify the strategy you would choose to maximise your own social capital if you were entering a workplace as a graduate.

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2010
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The paper looks at the human interactions and connections within society reviewing theories of social capital (SC) suggested by Putman, Lin and Burt. Differences between the three theories are highlighted, their sociological assumptions are evaluated with regard to businesses and individuals.

 

KEYWORDS: social capital, Putman, Lin, Burt,

 
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