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The process of network formation can be instigated by the prism of network paradigms or instrumental and substantive rationalities translated through economic and social interests. In this context, the objective of the article is to evaluate the paradigms of networks and instrumental and substantive rationalities, inserted in the motivational factors, benefits and limitations of the Network of Technology, Innovation and Knowledge Companies. In order to conduct the case study, documents, questionnaires and interviews were used, which ensured a triangulation of data source. For the analysis of the data the technique of content analysis by frequency and categories were used. Among the main results, the constitution of the network has the rationaleconomic paradigm more clearly, but the justifications of formation are based on the social paradigm. In addition, there was predominance of the social paradigm and substantive rationality in the motivating factors, benefits and limitations of RETIC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study describes how the social networks of the entrepreneurs participating in the Cooperation Networks AutoRede, in the municipality of Novo Hamburgo, are structured. This is a case study in which qualitative and quantitative methods were used, in an evaluation process of information called triangulation (date triangulation and method triangulation). The study focuses on patterns of networks characterized by specifics contents: the networks of support or influence, friendship, information and trust. We analyzed the interrelationship of the dimensions of the social capital of AutoRede in order to present how these relations are built in the context of this specific network. The results showed that the networks surveyed are sparse and that there are actors who concentrate the centrality, considering the contents analyzed. Furthermore, the trust network is the smallest networks, confirming the state postulated by the theory. The findings showed that the construction of the entrepreneur's network is based on diversity of roles, with the relations being established, in their majority, as close or very close. The findings also reveal that the networks have a low reciprocity in relations. Finally, we noticed that entrepreneurs have shared meanings and those relating to the network participation experience, and the benefits obtained, are the most relevant. As academic and applied contributions of the study, it is expected that the results will provide insights for the development of public policies towards innovation through business networks and also provide theoretical and empirical elements in order to strengthen networks and social capital theories [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]