摘要:Purpose – The present scientific research proposes to investigate the theme of the crisis of the company with particular reference to those belonging to networks and, in this connection, seeks to identify some tools for predicting it. In this direction a useful tool for understanding a network’s state of health of its relations with stakeholders would appear to be network analysis. Methodology/approach – The research, qualitative in nature, was developed through the study of national and international literature. Findings – The research presents much theoretical evidence of what the study of business network might provide. Originality/value – This approach will consider some empirical evidence in the field of business networks.