Understanding Sociograms Through The Big Bang Theory Gratitude Network
Delve into the concept of sociograms using The Big Bang Theory clips as an example of a gratitude network. Explore how entities and relationships are depicted, emphasizing clarity and strategic focus in network visualization. Gain insights into the growth of gratitude within social networks and organizational dynamics.
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An Introduction to Sociograms: Using the Big Bang Theory clips as an example of a Gratitude network An Introduction to Sociograms: Wayne Smith, Ph.D. Department of Management CSU Northridge 1
Network Sociograms Title Here it s Gratitude but it could be anything: Authority, power, informal communication, respect, learning dynamics, trust, etc. Entities (usually persons, but can be other things) drawn with boxes, circles, triangles, etc. Can have attributes too: Sex/Gender, education level, experience, salary, rank, status, etc. Relationships (the thing being transferred) drawn with lines sometimes different kinds of lines Can have attributes too: Direction, distance, strength, origin, value, etc. Legend Document entities and/or relationships if any aren t clear Can also group various entities together for clarity 3
Gratitude Gratitude Network Network Work together Exes Raj Leonard Live together Science kit Motorcycle lessons Mall and Purchases Howard Penny 1 2 3 Sheldon Relationship Legend: missing gratitude faux gratitude measurable gratitude Immeasurable gratitude Sheldon s Gratitude Growth: 1 -> dislikes gift reciprocity 2 -> misunderstands gift value 3 -> demonstrates true gift 4
Final Thoughts Don t try to cram everything on a single network you ll run out of room and it s too hard to read Just focus on the most applicable network with the most important entities and the most important relationships It s OK to leave out non-important entities & relationships Can draw more than one network for example: pre (as-is, or existing network) (management skill or human resources intervention) post (to-be, or new network) In a very real sense, every organization is an integrated set of networks Each network illuminates one part of the organization Each network changes (or doesn t change) over time The organization, then, is really a network of networks 5
