Web-based self-service systems for managed IT support: service provider perspectives of stakeholder-based issues
Cooper, Vanessa, A., Lichtenstein, Sharman and Smith, Ross 2009, Web-based self-service systems for managed IT support: service provider perspectives of stakeholder-based issues, in Self-service in the internet age : expectations and experiences, Springer, London, England, pp.231-255.
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Web-based self-service systems for managed IT support: service provider perspectives of stakeholder-based issues
Self-service in the internet age : expectations and experiences
Editor(s)
Oliver, Dave Romm Livermore, Celia Sudweeks, Fay
Publication date
2009
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Computer supported cooperative work
Chapter number
12
Total chapters
13
Start page
231
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255
Total pages
25
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Springer
Place of Publication
London, England
Summary
This chapter explores the provision of after-sales information technology (IT) support services using Web-based self-service systems (WSSs) in a business-to-business (B2B) context. A recent study conducted at six large multi-national IT support organisations revealed a number of critical success factors (CSFs) and stakeholder-based issues. To better identify and understand these important enablers and barriers, we explain how WSSs should be considered within a complex network of service providers, business partners and customer firms. The CSFs and stakeholder-based issues are discussed. The chapter highlights that for more successful service provision using WSSs, IT service providers should collaborate more effectively with enterprise customers and business partners and should better integrate their WSSs.