In an organizational network the "star" is in the center position between a "gatekeeper" and a "linking pin."

In an organizational network, the "star" typically refers to a central figure in the communication network, but the terms "gatekeeper" and "linking pin" describe different roles or positions within organizational theory and are not necessarily positioned in relation to the "star" in a linear manner. The "gatekeeper" controls information flow, and the "linking pin" connects different groups or levels within an organization, but neither is defined by their position between the other and a "star."