Influence of Digital Open Innovation Platforms on Power Differentials within Municipalities

Sengewald T, Posselt T, Riemer M (2024)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2024

Publisher: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc

Conference Proceedings Title: SIGMIS-CPR 2024 - Proceedings of the Computers and People Research Conference: Trust and Legitimacy in Emerging Technologies: Organizational and Societal Implications for People, Places and Power

Event location: Murfreesboro, TN US

ISBN: 9798400704772

DOI: 10.1145/3632634.3655877

Abstract

Many municipalities are striving to increase citizen involvement in local decision-making processes, particularly those implementing smart city initiatives. These efforts often involve the introduction of digital open innovation platforms that invite residents to contribute ideas, co-create solutions, and participate in decision-making for urban innovations. However, it remains unclear whether the implementation of such platforms enhances the breadth and equity of social power among different resident groups. To address this issue, we adopted an explorative single case study design and conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 participants from the civic society and municipal administration to explore the power differentials created by the implementation of two digital OI platforms. Our findings provide critical insights into the impact of digital open innovation platforms on resident participation and the distribution of social power between different resident groups in the municipality, offering valuable guidelines for municipalities seeking to foster more inclusive and effective resident participation.

Authors with CRIS profile

Timon Sengewald Chair of Information Systems I, Innovation and Value Creation Tim Posselt Chair of Information Systems I, Innovation and Value Creation

Related research project(s)

Resilience by orchestrating citizen-driven innovation through digital platforms in urban-rural constellations (ROBIN) Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2026

Involved external institutions

Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) CA Canada (CA)

How to cite

APA:

Sengewald, T., Posselt, T., & Riemer, M. (2024). Influence of Digital Open Innovation Platforms on Power Differentials within Municipalities. In SIGMIS-CPR 2024 - Proceedings of the Computers and People Research Conference: Trust and Legitimacy in Emerging Technologies: Organizational and Societal Implications for People, Places and Power. Murfreesboro, TN, US: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc.

MLA:

Sengewald, Timon, Tim Posselt, and Manuel Riemer. "Influence of Digital Open Innovation Platforms on Power Differentials within Municipalities." Proceedings of the 62nd Computers and People Research Conference: Trust and Legitimacy in Emerging Technologies: Organizational and Societal Implications for People, Places and Power, SIGMIS-CPR 2024, Murfreesboro, TN Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 2024.

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