Empowering the Economic Impact of Virtual Communities

2020 ◽  
pp. 150-171
Author(s):  
Tuğçe Aslan ◽  
Adem Akbıyık
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Digital Networks ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Information And Communication

Developments in information and communication technologies have led to changes in the consumption patterns of individuals and the distancing of businesses from traditional business models. Globally, the digital transformation process has led businesses to more innovative and flexible business models. Sharing economy is a type of digital economy in which goods or services are shared through digital networks, is an innovative and flexible business model. One of the key factors in sharing economic business models is the perception of trust. The term trust has been called the currency of the sharing economy. This chapter examines trust issues in sharing economy to empower the economic impact of virtual communities because trust is a key element in strengthening participation or knowledge sharing in virtual communities. In this respect, the concept of virtual communities and trust is explained. Moreover, the concept of trust in virtual communities and the effects of virtual communities on the economy are evaluated within the framework of sharing economy.

scholarly journals CULTURAL HERITAGE AND MODERN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florin Gheorghe FILIP ◽  
Cristian CIUREA ◽  
Horaţiu DRAGOMIRESCU ◽  
Ion IVAN
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cultural Economy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Modern Information

The paper presents an up-to-date view of entities of the cultural heritage sector and their relationships with other domains of human activity as well as the corresponding business models facilitated by modern information and communication technologies. The economic impact of the interactions established between various actors of the cultural economy landscape, such as cultural heritage institutions, digital “facilitators” and public, is described by using a cybernetic representation and a corresponding mathematical model. A particular emphasis is put on mobile technology-based approach to the cultural heritage sector and an example of a practical online virtual exhibition is provided.

scholarly journals Coworking, the Sharing Economy, and the City: Which Role for the ‘Coworking Entrepreneur’?

Urban Science ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giacomo Durante ◽  
Margherita Turvani
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Entrepreneurial Action ◽  
Coworking Spaces ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The City

Sharing economy platforms enabled by information and communication technologies (ICTs) are facilitating the diffusion of collaborative workplaces. Coworking spaces are emerging as a distinctive phenomenon in this context, not only fostering knowledge transfer and facilitating innovation, but also affecting the urban and socio-economic fabric contributing to urban regeneration processes at both the local scale and the city scale. Although the positive impacts of coworking on the urban environment are documented, there is still little or no evidence of the economic viability of coworking businesses, and a “coworking bubble” has been evoked. Given the lack of data, a national survey was set up of Italian coworking businesses, aimed at assessing the relevance of internal organizational factors (size, occupancy, profitability, services provided) for the sustainability of coworking businesses. By presenting the results of the survey, we argue that the sustainability and viability of the coworking model is highly dependent on internal factors, strictly related to the entrepreneurial action of coworking managers.

New tools for developing the living environment (based on materials of Gaidar Forum – 2021)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
NATALYA YASKOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Investment Activity ◽  
New Business ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government ◽  
National Economies ◽  
Expert Community

The pandemic has become the reason for structural reforms as well as for discussing many issues by the expert community. In this regard, the Gaidar Forum – 2021 became the very platform where experts in various fields of knowledge could meet. Specialists discussed such issues as sustainable development problems, the innovative focus of development, the introduction of IT technologies, restructuring of national economies, new business models, etc. Most of the questions, one way or another, concern the problem of the evolution of the living environment. These are the questions that were presented by the experts of the “Building together” discussion platform. Analyzing the results of the construction complex, which ensures the implementation of the national project “Housing and the Urban Environment”, made it possible to identify the nature of further measures taken by the Government of the Russian Federation in order to create a competitive living environment. Experts systematized the prospects for business models of investment and construction activities involved in the development of territories, identified new tools for enhancing investment activity, and focused the attention of the authorities on information and communication technologies used in modeling the living environment.

Use of New Innovative Technologies in Business by All Age Groups

2017 ◽  
pp. 79-103
Author(s):  
Stelian Stancu ◽  
Constanta-Nicoleta Bodea ◽  
Laura Elly Naghi ◽  
Oana Madalina Popescu ◽  
Alina Neamtu
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovative Technologies ◽  
Entrepreneurial Attitudes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Key Indicators

This paper makes a foray into the new innovative business technologies by presenting several important aspects of the Digital Economy, Business models, Entrepreneurship, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), ICT4D, Innovation Technology. The second part of the paper consists of an analysis of new innovative technologies results in business, using Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), thus presenting the conceptual framework GEM, How GEM Defines Entrepreneurship, Measures of Entrepreneurial Activity, Entrepreneurial Aspirations, Entrepreneurial Attitudes. Based on this analysis, empirical results of new innovative business technologies in Romania are configured, highlighting the key indicators for Romania (2015), Entrepreneurial Activity rates in efficiency-driven EU Countries in 2014 (% of population aged between 18-64 years), distribution of entrepreneurs by gender, age, education and household income in Romania 2014 (%), both individually and overall. The paper concludes with key findings and proposals for the following questions to be explored in future research.

ICT, CoLs, CoPs, and Virtual Communities

2008 ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Antonio Cartelli
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Knowledge Strategies ◽  
Different Levels

Every day, information and communication technologies (ICT) are extending their influence on knowing and transmitting knowledge. They act on humankind at different levels: the individual, the society, and the community/organization. The Internet more than other instruments in the past is changing human customs and knowledge strategies mostly due to the online information systems developed during last few years.

Business Networking

2011 ◽  
pp. 334-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia-Melania Chituc ◽  
Américo Lopes Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Business Networking ◽  
High Level ◽  
Technological Perspective ◽  
Networked Organizations

The rapid evolution of information and communication technologies, the changing client’s demands, and market conditions impelled enterprises to adapt their way of undertaking business, from traditional practices to e-business, and to participate in new forms of collaboration, such as networked organizations. In this context, standards, frameworks, technologies, and infrastructures supporting collaborative business, in a networked environment, become key factors in achieving environments with a desired high level of collaboration and inter- and intra-organization business processes alignment. The aim of this chapter is to underline the main issues, trends, and opportunities related to business integration from a technological perspective, analyzing and discussing the most relevant (existing and still under development) business integration reference models, frameworks, standards, technologies, and supporting infrastructures, and to briefly present relevant research projects in the area of business networking. A special emphasis is made on frameworks such as ebXML and RosettaNet, and the importance of papiNet, BPLE4WS, and freebXML is underlined. Challenges regarding self-forming networked organizations are also advanced.

Business Networking

2009 ◽  
pp. 91-108
Author(s):  
Claudia-Melania Chituc ◽  
Américo Lopes Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Business Networking ◽  
High Level ◽  
Technological Perspective ◽  
Networked Organizations

The rapid evolution of information and communication technologies, the changing client’s demands, and market conditions impelled enterprises to adapt their way of undertaking business, from traditional practices to e-business, and to participate in new forms of collaboration, such as networked organizations. In this context, standards, frameworks, technologies, and infrastructures supporting collaborative business, in a networked environment, become key factors in achieving environments with a desired high level of collaboration and inter- and intra-organization business processes alignment. The aim of this chapter is to underline the main issues, trends, and opportunities related to business integration from a technological perspective, analyzing and discussing the most relevant (existing and still under development) business integration reference models, frameworks, standards, technologies, and supporting infrastructures, and to briefly present relevant research projects in the area of business networking. A special emphasis is made on frameworks such as ebXML and RosettaNet, and the importance of papiNet, BPLE4WS, and freebXML is underlined. Challenges regarding self-forming networked organizations are also advanced.

Digital Transformation and Change Management at Organizations in the Textile Industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 144-174
Author(s):  
Carmen De-Pablos-Heredero
Keyword(s):  
Change Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Customer Value ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
New Business ◽  
Information And Communication

Organizational changes are required for the implementation of information and communication technologies (ICT) at firms operating in the textile industry. Technologies for a new way of doing things will not provide good results if applied to an old established process. ICT allows putting into action processes in a different way, which may result in many cases, in more efficient and convenient process from the perspective of customer value generation. Textile firms highly invest in digital transformation to get new business models that constitute a challenge for traditional ways to operate. For that, they must face organisational changes. Change management implies leaving a group of structures, procedures, and behaviours and the adoption of new ones. Organizations must be able to identify potential efficient processes as a consequence of the application of new technologies. An appropriate management of more tangible aspects—equipment, financial resources—and intangible ones—people, users, and perceptions—will have impact on change management results.

Strategical Use of ICT in Microenterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl W. Sandberg ◽  
Fredrik Håkansson
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Information And Communication

Studies have shown that microenterprises need to work with strategic use of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) if they want to survive and grow. Digitalization and the use of ICTs open new opportunities for microenterprises to improve their businesses. The present article seeks to examine the use of ICTs in 61 microenterprises. A case study was conducted to investigate these microenterprises. The results of the study show that microenterprises need to work more strategically to use more advanced and cheaper ICT solutions and better business models to compete in the local and global markets.

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