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The effects of tie strength and tie diversity on job search, pay increases, and promotions in Singapore and Thailand

Old Dominion University

Phillip H. Phan

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

This study assessed the effects of an employee's strength and diversity of network ties within the organization to job-search behavior, pay increases, and promotions in two East Asian countries (Singapore and Thailand). Contrary to predictions, there were no significant associations between the strength of ties with one's supervisor or peers with job-search behavior, pay increases, or promotions. However, as predicted, the diversity of ties was positively associated with job-search behavior, pay increases, and promotions. Finally, the community in which an employee is embedded had no moderating influence on job-search behavior, pay increases, or promotions after accounting for employee tenure, suggesting a convergence of results for these relationships in Singapore and Thailand.

Key Words: career outcomes • job search • network ties • social networks • social relationships

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