Resumen de Relational pluralism within and between organizations

Andrew Shipilov, Ranjay Gulati, Martin Kilduff, Stan Li, Wenpin Tsai

• Relational pluralism exists when actors maintain multiple kinds of relationships with one another and develop multiple identities as a result. The outcomes of relational pluralism can include greater flexibility in building network ties, more stable exchange relationships, and the ability to adopt tailored innovations. We develop a typology of relational pluralism and examine both the positive and negative features of relational pluralism inside and across organizations. We conclude with a discussion of future directions for research.