Virtual Communities, Social Networks and Collaboration

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<p>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. </p><p><p>Researchers are just beginning to understand virtual communities and collaborations among participants currently proliferating across the world. <i>Virtual Communities, Social Networks and Collaboration</i> 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: </p><p>- The implications of social networking,<br>- Understanding of how and why knowledge is shared among participants,<br>- What leads to participation, effective collaboration, co-creation and innovation,<br>- How organizations can better utilize the potential benefits of communities in both internal operations, marketing, and new product development.</p>