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David Krackhardt is a Professor at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University with a joint appointment at Heinz College. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine in 1984 and his Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1973. His research interests are rooted in organizational theory and social structure, particularly within small groups and the impact of friendship ties on organizational behavior. Krackhardt has served as an editor for the Journal of Social Structure and has been an area editor for Computational Mathematical Organizational Theory. His notable publication includes 'The Role of Simmelian Friendship Ties in Retaliation Triads', which appeared in Small Group Research. He has played a significant role in academic governance, including overseeing the TEPPER PhD Thesis Award in honor of Herb Simon. Krackhardt also participates in executive education programs, focusing on leadership challenges.
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