Online communities as under-priced strategic assets: Tapping into pipelines churning with ideas
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
A variety of online community strategies demonstrate how online communities can give businesses the edge in innovating fast and developing new products that people will enjoy interacting with in the world. The flexible value delivered by online communities becomes a strategic business asset with broad potential for expansion.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2018), "Online communities as under-priced strategic assets: Tapping into pipelines churning with ideas", Strategic Direction, Vol. 34 No. 1, pp. 28-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-10-2017-0148
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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