Title: The utilisation of intranets as cooperation platforms in global innovation processes - opportunities and risks

Authors: Siswanto Reger, Dietmar Wikarski, Guido Januar

Addresses: University of Applied Sciences Brandenburg, Magdeburger Strasse 50, D-14770 Brandenburg, Germany. University of Applied Sciences Brandenburg, Magdeburger Strasse 50, D-14770 Brandenburg, Germany. Nortel Networks Germany, An der Bundesstr. 31, D-88039 Friedrichshafen, Germany

Abstract: The basic argument of our contribution is that the innovation activities in multinational companies have been internationalised more and more. The intranet, groupware and workflow management systems enable the improvement of communication, coordination and cooperation between different functions and dispersed locations in the innovation process. The requirements of the innovation process for information and communication technologies are analysed, various IC tools are described and linked to specific activities in the innovation process, and possible advantages and disadvantages are assessed.

Keywords: innovation process; innovation management; intranet; computer supported cooperative work; information and communication technologies.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEIM.2002.000482

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 2002 Vol.2 No.2/3, pp.204-223

Published online: 16 Jul 2003 *

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