POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF WEB-BASED IDEA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON PRACTICAL EVIDENCE

Authors

  • Elīna Miķelsone Managament Department, BA School of Business and Finance
  • Tatjana Volkova Managament Department BA School of Business and Finance
  • Elita Lielā Managament Department BA School of Business and Finance

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/etr2019vol2.4166

Keywords:

Benefits, Idea Management Systems, Organisational Effectiveness

Abstract

During the last decade software developers have put increasing focus on developing information systems supporting decision making, collaboration, knowledge and idea management. Idea management systems (IMS) - manageable systematic tools to generate and evaluate ideas - are an important element within this trend.   Web-based IMS are used by many well-known organizations, e.g. Volkswagen, Cisco, Microsoft, Lidl, GE Healthcare, Nestle, Procter and Gamble, Tchibo, Henkel, Roche, Fujitsu, Boeing, Goodyear, Xerox, Panasonic, Pentax, Siemens, Virgin trains etc. Although the research on web-based IMS and how these systems are applied practically is very limited. Therefore, the authors of this research aim to explore practical web-based IMS application and potential benefits. Research aim is based on theoretical and empirical approaches to deliver understanding on how web- based IMS materializes and what are potential benefits from its application to increase organizational effectiveness. Web-based IMS application will be researched by analysing separate use-cases and reprocessing the results using content analysis. 1st step – analysis of 100 users cases based on available information about application cases from homepages of web-based IMS developers. 2nd step –analysis of the results from 1st step. The analysis will be conducted by analysing information from protocols of use-cases. Protocols will be organized as category maps. Category maps are based on literature studies (finding deductive elements with available data), on data (inductive elements) and organized around Adaptive Structuration Theory elements. As the 3rd step use case descriptions and comparison will be applied. The results show that the web-based IMS are universally applicable in different organisation for fulfilling the various tasks. Benefits of web-based IMS application could be divided into 4 main groups towards benefits of- the idea management, innovation management, cooperation, and overall effectiveness of organization. Academic contribution: (1) most extensive research of web-based IMS based on 100 use cases; (2) empirical overview of potential benefits of web-based IMS application; (3) Development of IMS use case analysis protocol applicable in further researches. Practical contribution: (1) Empirical overview of web-based IMS application experience in various organizations that can stimulate the application of web-based IMS in other organizations and to deliver benefits to organization; (2) The benefits are summarized and can help in decision making whether to apply and implement a web- based IMS in and an organization.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Elīna Miķelsone, Managament Department, BA School of Business and Finance
    PhD candidate, MBA Elīna Mikelsone BA School of Business and Finance E-mail: mikelsone.elina@gmail.com Address: K. Valdemara 161, LV-1013, Riga, Latvia PhD candidate Elina Mikelsone has more than 10 years of professional experience in innovation, idea and project management on international and national level.Two projects assisted by Mrs Mikelsone have received European Enterprise Promotion Awards recognition. To promote innovation and creativity in organisations she has established an NGO - Idea and Innovation Institute. She is active lecturer and guest lecturer in academic and non-formal education organisations.
  • Tatjana Volkova, Managament Department BA School of Business and Finance
    Dr., prof. Tatjana Volkova Professor at BA School of Business and Finance E-mail: tatjana.volkova@ba.lv Address: K. Valdemara 161, LV-1013, Riga, Latvia Dr., prof. Tatjana Volkova is a Professor of Strategic Management and Innovation Management at BA School of Business and Finance in Riga. Tatjana Volkova graduated University of Latvia, Faculty Finance and Trade and holding Doctoral degree in Economics from University of Latvia. Her research findings have been published in a number of peer reviewed books and journals nationally and internationally and presented at numerous international conferences. Tatjana is also a member of Editorial Committee of Scientific Journals and has experience in participating in international research projects. Her research interests are related to Foresight, Innovation management, Strategic management and Design management among others. Tatjana Volkova is a Chairman of Northern European Foresight Institute aiming at development of foresight as an academic discipline, delivering research in foresight related areas for creating better future.
  • Elita Lielā, Managament Department BA School of Business and Finance
    Dr., assistant of prof. Elita Liela Assistant of Professor at BA School of Business and Finance E-mail: elita.liela@ba.lv Address: K. Valdemara 161, LV-1013, Riga, LatviaDr., Elita Liela is an Assistant of Professor and Programme Director at BA School of Business and Finance and in Riga. Elita Liela graduated University of Latvia, Faculty Finance and Trade and holding Doctoral degree in Economics from University of Latvia. She has more than 20 years of professional experience in a public sector (ministries and government institutions of Latvia) as well as in a private sector, for example, pharmacy, consultations, etc. Her research focuses on Innovation Policy and Innovation Management.

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Published

2019-06-20

How to Cite

[1]
E. Miķelsone, T. Volkova, and E. Lielā, “POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF WEB-BASED IDEA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON PRACTICAL EVIDENCE”, ETR, vol. 2, pp. 89–93, Jun. 2019, doi: 10.17770/etr2019vol2.4166.