4 .6 The three key characteristics of networks have been identified as:

( a ) transactional – what is exchanged between network members

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b) the nature of links – the strengths and qualitative nature of the network relationships, such as the degree to which members honour their network obligations or agree about the appropriate behaviour in their relationships

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c) cultural characteristics – how members are linked and the roles played by individuals within the network.

With reference to suppliers with whom you network, identify examples to illustrate each of the above characteristics.