Week 10 Chapter 8 Summary

As businesses navigate the social computing landscape, embracing its potential becomes essential for thriving in an interconnected world. With sensitivity to customer needs and an openness to harnessing collective intelligence, organisations unlock opportunities for growth and innovation in the digital realm. 

8.1 Web 2.0
A Digital Renaissance in the transition from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0, we witness a profound shift from static web pages to interactive platforms, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connectivity. This new digital ecosystem empowers users to generate content, shaping online communities and driving innovation. 

8.2 Fundamentals of Social Computing
 Delve into the intricate world of social commerce, where electronic transactions are interwoven with social interactions to cultivate meaningful customer relationships. By leveraging user contributions and social interactions, businesses enhance their understanding of consumer preferences, ultimately driving sales and fostering brand loyalty. 

8.3 Social computing in business shopping
From the emergence of ratings and reviews to the advent of innovative group buying platforms, businesses harness social networking tools to revolutionise the shopping experience. Consumers are empowered to make informed purchasing decisions, while businesses cultivate vibrant online communities to drive sales and engage with their target audience effectively. 

8.4 Social Computing in business
Unlock the potential of social dynamics in marketing, as businesses utilise social advertising and viral marketing to authentically engage with consumers. By leveraging peer recommendations and word-of-mouth endorsements, brands amplify their reach and influence, driving customer acquisition and brand loyalty in the digital age. 

8.5 CRM in the Digital Age 
This explores the role of social computing in customer relationship management, where businesses nurture loyalty and responsiveness through proactive engagement with customers. By harnessing social feedback and monitoring online conversations, organisations mitigate risks and seize opportunities to enhance the customer experience. 

8.6 Social Computing in business: HRM
Recruitment and Training Discover how social computing transforms HR practices, revolutionising recruitment and training processes. From leveraging online social networks to identify potential candidates to utilising virtual worlds for immersive training experiences, businesses optimise talent acquisition and development in the digital era. 

8.7 Crowdsourcing: Collective Intelligence Unleashed Harness the collective intelligence of online communities through crowdsourcing, where businesses tap into diverse talent pools to solve problems and drive innovation. By engaging freelancers, volunteers, and customers, organisations unlock new perspectives and solutions, gaining a competitive edge in an ever-evolving marketplace. 


Gray, H., Issa, T., Pye, G., Troshani, I., Rainer, K. (2014). Management Information Systems,

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  1. A really great summary about how the internet has developed from being a simple platform for wiki pages and blog posts to becoming an economic gold mine for businesses to tap into with online shopping and advertising. Nice work, Graham!

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  2. Awesome post, your introductory paragraph really encapsulates what you go onto discussing in each point. It was to easy read and concise, a mix for a great summary.

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  3. An exceptionally succinct exposition on the transformation of the internet from a rudimentary medium for Wikipedia articles and articles on blogs to a lucrative economic resource for enterprises to exploit through online advertising and commerce.

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  4. this was a thorough and well thought through summary of the content of chapter 8, well done

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  5. Very thorough in the explanations used and extremely well set up and summarised. Awesome Job

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