In social network analysis, groups can become too insular and fail to share what they have learned with people outside the group. This is a result of
A)closure.
B)intellect.
C)bridging relationships.
D)diverse knowledge.

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Groups that become too closed can become insular. They cut themselves off from the rest of the organization and fail to share what they are learning from people outside their group. Research shows that while managers need to encourage closure up to a point, if there is too much closure, they need to encourage people to open up their groups and infuse new ideas through bridging relationships.

In Social Network Analysis, Groups Can Become Too Insular and Fail