The New Open System Model for Technology-Driven Organizations
Allan Beck *
Strayer University, Irving, Texas, 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 450 Irving, TX 75063, USA
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Abstract
The article presents a conceptual model on how technology-driven organizations may move into a paradigm of open system collaboration with others outside the place of employment. Individuals may choose to contribute to paid and non-paid solution-boards that will serve as sources to turn tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge and allow organizations to rely on outside experts rather than a highly compensated in-house technical workforce. The open system for technology-driven organizations will allow complex problems to be solved by combining in-house and outside expertise. The system is built around the concept of transparency and sharing to solve complex manufacturing problems, drive innovation, and foster a level global field.
Keywords: Open system, model, technology-driven, collaboration, paradigm, manufacturing, innovation