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Development of an international internal communication concept with a focus on social intranets
(2017)
Today, companies steadily try to consider latest trends affecting the business and industry in order to grow and make profits. Unfortunately, they often forget to keep an eye on trends regarding internal communication. Often it is also the main area for which companies want to save expenses, albeit internal communication is very important to make employees communicate and collaborate. Furthermore, it is a central business function that is needed to get things done by indirectly influencing the company’s external image and reputation. Accordingly, it is essential to carry out research and develop an international internal communication concept for a company’s positive change. Having said that, the present master thesis deals with the elaboration of internal communication by outlining its significance and possibilities. As a wide range of instruments is already offered, it is vital for companies to know which communication instruments and tools can be applied for which purpose, and, additionally, to provide what internal stakeholders require. Even for an international active company the right choice of its communication activities can determine its long-term success, because this affects the way employees from different locations work together. In this context, new media and new technologies become more and more important to ensure a state-of-the-art working environment that turns into a more digital and social place. As a result, the thesis focuses on social intranets as collaborative internal communication tools. These platforms allow businesses to increase interaction and productivity by promoting efficient two-way communication. They support to redesign communication structure, reduce unnecessary correspondence and provide everything from one-source in real-time. However, various differences in terms of culture, language, etc. influence and determine a company’s internal communication. Although the requirements from company and user end may vary a lot, the main research results show that the commissioning company’s internal stakeholders are open for change and willing to use a social intranet to improve its situation. Thus, the primary dots are connected by developing an international internal communication concept with a focus on social intranets for RECOM. It provides an explanation as to how the company can achieve its communication goals making corporate life easier.