Developing innovative solutions through internal crowdsourcing

Question 1

What are the points of external crowdsourcing?

Answer 1

1. Not familiar with the organizational context
2. Can point out pain points but not as good at solving them
3. Intellectual property issues can be complicated

Question 2

What are the points of of internal crowdsourcing?

Answer 2

1. Ideas less radical
2. Easier to implement their ideas
3. Intellectual property issues are less complicated

Question 3

What are seven barriers to participation, collaboration and implementation?

Answer 3

1. Employees may be confused about the purpose of internal crowdsourcing
2. Time limits to participate in crowdsourcing
3. Employees might hesitate the participate
4. Companies employe a competitive process, promotes individuals rather than teamwork
5. Technology platforms focus on people contributing ideas
6. No feedback and future of the ideas
7. This who suggested are usually not involved in process

Question 4

What is a two step process of putting in system for sharing knowledge?

Answer 4

1. Sharing of pertinent knowledge

2. Shaping of the knowledge into comprehensive solutions

Question 5

What are three features of crowd sourcing that foster creativity?

Answer 5

1. Knowledge sharing across knowledge types
2. Opportunity for coevolution of suggestions
3. Degree to which crowd feedback leads to refinement fi ideas