HOW BUSINESS CAN USE WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGY
by prudence marishane
1. Helps employees to work better and easier in teams.
1.1. Web 2.0 is not time consuming ,because one team member will work on the project then send it to the next member to edit ,add and commend.
1.2. This is also an advantage to people who are shy to share their views and ideas during group meetings .
1.3. It is an easy way to collaborate on a project with some who is far away from you
2. These technologies simplifies the business world today
2.1. Facebook
2.2. Myspace
3. Better collaboration with customers and suppliers using web 2.0.
3.1. The business maneger can be upto date with changes in taste and preferences of his/her consumers
3.2. Can work with consumers and suppliers to create a new product or make an existing one better.
3.3. They can negotiate trade discounts with their suppliers and customers
4. Better interaction is vastly improved amongst employees in the workplace
4.1. using 1.blogs ,2.wikis e-mail ,3.instant massaging services
4.1.1. Employees are able to communicate better and they are also able to build good friendships using facebook and others
4.1.2. They are also able to plan and manage time more effectively and effeciently ,because they do not have to waste time arguing in a meeting
5. Web 2.0 helps the business to work with people around the world.
6. Web 2.0 technology can be used to improve workplace communication.
6.1. Communication among top ,middle and lower level management is much easier and fast
6.2. There is a close relationship between the employees and their employer.
7. Web 2.0 helps to improve decision making in a business organisation.
7.1. By using web 2.0 technologies like:
7.1.1. Social networking
7.1.2. Collaboration tools
7.1.3. Wikis