Wiki Deployment in Corporate Settings: A Case Study
IEEE Technology & Society Magazine 28 (2): 57-64. 2009.
University of Alberta School of Business Research Paper No. 2013-1070
Posted: 2 Jul 2013
Date Written: June 1, 2008
Abstract
The article explores the deployment of Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia in corporate set up. The authors found that the medium emerged as powerful collaborative technology. They determined in corporate setting it was used for variety of purposes, such as from portals, to project management and knowledge-base creation. They also examined that regularly attract users who are primarily persuaded by making work easier and helping the organization achieve its goals, while social reputation did not seem to a significant motivational aspect.
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