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How to Use Web 2.0 tools for employee-driven innovation
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Torugsa, N and Yawised, K and O'Donohue, W, How to Use Web 2.0 tools for employee-driven innovation, Strategic HR Review, 12, (3) pp. 153-154. ISSN 1475-4398 (2013) [Contribution to Refereed Journal]
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Abstract
In today's digital-focused environment, knowledge as the critical business asset is converging with Web 2.0 (online applications or social media), where employees can share their knowledge in new collaborative ways via peer-to-peer networks, blogs, wikis, podcasts and other forms of user-generated content. However, while the open and democratic nature of Web 2.0 can trigger employee-driven innovation (EDI) - a bottom-up innovative process driven by ideas, experience, creativity and skills of the firm's employees (HeØyrup, 2010) - it can also present significant challenges in the art of managing employees.
Innovation cannot be encouraged simply by making Web 2.0 available in the workplace. As a mechanism through which employee empowerment can be operationalized, Web 2.0 offers HR managers a new channel for listening to the employee's voice, and a means of maximizing learning and knowledge sharing within their organizations. Following are the five "Ds" by which HR managers can get the best out of their Web 2.0 efforts.
Item Details
Item Type: | Contribution to Refereed Journal |
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Keywords: | employee-driven innovation, Web 2.0 tools, strategic human resources |
Research Division: | Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services |
Research Group: | Strategy, management and organisational behaviour |
Research Field: | Innovation management |
Objective Division: | Economic Framework |
Objective Group: | Management and productivity |
Objective Field: | Technological and organisational innovation |
UTAS Author: | Torugsa, N (Dr Ann Torugsa) |
UTAS Author: | Yawised, K (Mr Kritcha Yawised) |
UTAS Author: | O'Donohue, W (Dr Wayne O'Donohue) |
ID Code: | 87590 |
Year Published: | 2013 |
Deposited By: | Australian Innovation Research Centre |
Deposited On: | 2013-11-25 |
Last Modified: | 2014-08-06 |
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