{"product_id":"9781461436331","title":"Annals of Information Systems","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnnals of Information Systems\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eLazakidou, Athina A.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearchers are just beginning to understand virtual communities and collaborations among participants currently proliferating across the world. \u003ci\u003eVirtual Communities, Social Networks and Collaboration\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The implications of social networking,\u003cbr\u003e- Understanding of how and why knowledge is shared among participants,\u003cbr\u003e- What leads to participation, effective collaboration, co-creation and innovation,\u003cbr\u003e- How organizations can better utilize the potential benefits of communities in both internal operations, marketing, and new product development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2012-06-21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781461436331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4614-3634-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 249\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47667281985676,"sku":"9781461436331","price":116.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781461436331.jpg?v=1776453110","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781461436331","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}