A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Social capital approach on Enterprise 2.0: a multiple case study




AuthorsHannu Makkonen, Kustaa Virtanen

PublisherRoutledge

Publication year2015

JournalTechnology Analysis and Strategic Management

Journal name in sourceTECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS & STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Journal acronymTECHNOL ANAL STRATEG

Volume27

Issue10

First page 1212

Last page1225

Number of pages14

ISSN0953-7325

eISSN1465-3990

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2015.1061120


Abstract

The goal of Enterprise 2.0 is to create a collaborative work environment and facilitate knowledge sharing. However, organisations report both increases and decreases in productivity associated with Enterprise 2.0. The focal qualitative case study adopts the social capital approach as a theoretical lens to provide a holistic account of Enterprise 2.0. The study reveals the multilevel and multifaceted nature of Enterprise 2.0 and shows how it associates with individual employees' behaviours, their mutual work- and non-work-related relationships and knowledge sharing patterns, as well as managerial processes. Thus, the study continues and contributes by going beyond the mere operational use and benefits of Enterprise 2.0, and approaches it as a holistic socio-technical phenomenon that largely intertwines with organisational realities and strategic management. Furthermore, the study provides a discussion on Enterprise 2.0 as a driver of social change, and what kind of managerial action and involvement is required for its success.




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