Connectivity and Knowledge Management in Virtual Organizations : Networking and Developing Interactive Communications

Advances in computing technology and internet-worked environments have driven profound realignments not only in the dynamics of technologically mediated interpersonal interactions but also in the way organizations engage with consumers, producers, and other businesses. Connectivity and Knowledge Management in Virtual Organizations: Networking and Developing Interactive Communications provides managers and academicians with a comprehensive review of innovations and trends in virtual organizations. Covering topics such as knowledge creation and management, virtual customer networks, e-commerce, and virtual communities this reference book offers incisive analysis of the full spectrum of technologies, applications, practices, and outcomes within this growing field.

César Camisón Zornoza holds a PhD in economic and business sciences. He is the principal professor at University Jaume I (Spain). He has been visiting professor at the University of Texas, the Universitá Commerciale Luigi Bocconi de Milán, the University of Surrey, the University of Vienna, and the Université de Montpellier I. He is Director of the Strategy, Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning Research Group (GRECO). His specialization areas are strategic management and competitiveness, entrepreneurship (SME and familiar enterprises), knowledge management, strategic alliances and industrial districts.

Daniel Palacios Marqués holds a PhD in Management and is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Universitat Jaume I (Spain). He also holds a MSc in Control and Quality Management, which he received from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. He received his degree in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. He has touch or researched in universities of Germany, USA, UK, or Thailand. His primary areas of research include Tourism Management and Knowledge Management. He has published in international books and journals such as Annals of Tourism Research, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, International Journal of Innovation Management, International Journal of Technology Management, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Journal of Knowledge Management, Management Research, or Tourism Management.

Fernando José Garrigos-Simon holds a PhD in Management and is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Universitat Jaume I (Spain). He also holds a MSc in Tourism Management and Planning, which he received from the Bournemouth University. Degree in Economics from the University of Valencia. He has touch or researched in universities of France, Germany, USA, UK, or Thailand. His primary areas of research include Tourism Management and Knowledge Management. He has published in international books and journals such as Annals of Tourism Research, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, International Journal of Innovation Management, International Journal of Technology Management, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Journal of Knowledge Management, Management Research, or Tourism Management.

Carlos Devece Carañana is an assistant professor in Department of Business Administration and Marketing at the Universitat Jaume I of Castellon (Spain). His research interests are Knowledge Management and the role of Information Technology as a source of competitive advantage. He has been a consultant in an engineering consulting firm. He has a bachelor s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and a PhD in management from the Universitat Jaume I. He has participated as software developer in several projects funded by government agencies and private companies.