As I am not a native English speaker and Networks topic is quite new to me, I have decided to create a list of terms in this field of knowledge that I shall be operating throughout the duration of this module. I hope it will help me to be more professional and aware of the issues I will be looking at.
It will be a constantly updated list with some of the terms mentioned on the lesson by my tutors or taken out from the essential reading.
networks- an extended group of people with similar interests or concerns who interact and remain in informal contact for mutual assistance or support. It can be centralized (hierarchical), decentralized (collaborative) or distributed.
networkers- a person who uses networks to interact with other people working within the same/similar area
weak-ties- a connector who you barely know/relate to, eg your friend's colleague's partner
strong-ties- a connector who has a close relation to you, a family member or a close friend
strong-ties- a connector who has a close relation to you, a family member or a close friend
node- a person that represents a link/a connection within the network
super node/super connector- a person who has a wide range of connections
80/20 principle- also known as the "Pareto Principle"; a pattern in which 20% of people are believed to do 80% of work, generate 80% of ideas and own 80% of wealth
cluster/hub- a link between two people within a common interest in a certain field
viral- from a word "virus"; a technique or process that uses social networks to achieve specific goals
groupthink- a situation in which people related to each other are prone to have the same or similar point of view (should be avoided in order to success)
to corroborate- support with evidence or authority/make more certain or confirm
Zeitgeist- the attitude/general outlook/spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation
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