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Virtual Communities, Social Networks and Collaboration 2012 Edition
Contributor(s): Lazakidou, Athina A. (Editor)
ISBN: 1461436338     ISBN-13: 9781461436331
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE:   $122.55  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: June 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Data Processing
- Computers | Information Technology
- Business & Economics | Information Management
Dewey: 302.302
LCCN: 2012939526
Series: Annals of Information Systems
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 249 pages
 
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Online communities are among the most obvious manifestations of social networks based on new media technology. Facilitating ad-hoc communication and leveraging collective intelligence by matching similar or related users have become important success factors in almost every successful business plan.

Researchers are just beginning to understand virtual communities and collaborations among participants currently proliferating across the world. Virtual Communities, Social Networks and Collaboration covers cutting edge research topics of utmost real-world importance in the specific domain of social networks. This volume focuses on exploring issues relating to the design, development, and outcomes from electronic groups and online communities, including:

- The implications of social networking,
- Understanding of how and why knowledge is shared among participants,
- What leads to participation, effective collaboration, co-creation and innovation,
- How organizations can better utilize the potential benefits of communities in both internal operations, marketing, and new product development.