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The role of social media in supporting knowledge integration: A social capital analysis

verfasst von: Xiongfei Cao, Xitong Guo, Hefu Liu, Jibao Gu

Erschienen in: Information Systems Frontiers | Ausgabe 2/2015

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Internet of things (IoT) is a current trend that reveals the next generation Internet-based information architecture, the convergence of social networks and IoT solutions is helpful to optimize relationships among objects. In order for IoT to take off in the IT sector, providers and other stakeholders must integrate knowledge successfully. In this study, we investigate the role of social media in supporting knowledge integration from a social capital perspective. Specifically, we propose that social media have the potential to facilitate the formation of employees’ social capital indicated by social networking, trust and shared language. These mediating variables will in turn positively affect knowledge integration. This research frame is validated with survey data collected from 262 Chinese working professionals. The results provide general empirical support for our hypotheses. In analogy with social media for human beings, the future direction of socialization among objects can be inspired by this study.

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Titel: The role of social media in supporting knowledge integration: A social capital analysis
verfasst von: Xiongfei Cao
Xitong Guo
Hefu Liu
Jibao Gu
Publikationsdatum: 01.04.2015
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Information Systems Frontiers / Ausgabe 2/2015
Print ISSN: 1387-3326
Elektronische ISSN: 1572-9419
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10796-013-9473-2

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