THE ROLE OF SOCIAL COMPUTING IN SHIPBUILDING

摘要

Social Computing is a new term for the practice of using computer applications and networks to gather and distribute information across social groupings such as teams, communities, organisations and markets. Shipbuilding is a highly collaborative activity and, moreover, an activity that requires the collaborative use of expertise and knowledge. Are there lessons to learn and benefits to be gained from the current explosion in growth of Social Computing technology? This paper will provide a comprehensive introduction to the topic of Social Computing in the context of engineering, and will highlight the role Social Computing will play in the areas of communication and knowledge management within the shipbuilding enterprise.