Learning outcomes 学习任务
to be aware of the significance of networks
to understand meaning of networks
to explore the types of networks
to explore the impact of institutional context
换句话说，我认为也就是围绕以上几点来设计海报。
1\why do we need networks?
to gain flexibility to cope with rapidly changing and intensively competitive markets;
灵活应对快速变化和竞争激烈的市场
to develop the skills and resources needed to identify and quickly progress to commercial success;
发展所需的技能和资源，以确定并迅速进入商业成功
to achieve operating economies and efficiencies in order to offer value to customers,shareholders and other stakeholders
实现经济效益和效率，为客户，股东和其他利益相关者提供价值
2\what does network mean?
The term of network,by itself ,is an abstract notion referring to a set of nodes and relationships which connect them…,and it is used in a variety of science,including not only organisation theory but also neuro-science,operational research, communication theory and small group theory.
网络术语本身就是一个抽象概念，指的是一组连接它们的节点和关系，它被用于各种科学，不仅包括组织理论，还包括神经科学，操作研究，通信
modes of organising economic activities through inter-firm co-ordination
通过企业间协调组织经济活动的方式
3\A network?
Actors in networks can be an individual, a department in a company, a business unit in a company, a whole company, or even a group of companies.
网络中的个体可以是个人，公司的部门，公司的业务部门，整个公司，甚至一组公司。
4\Types of networks
Formal and informal networks
Vertical and horizontal networks
Social and personal networks
Personal and organisational networks
正式和非正式的网络
垂直和水平网络
社会和个人网络
个人和组织网络
