Banca de DEFESA: MARIANE ARAÚJO DE OLIVEIRA

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : MARIANE ARAÚJO DE OLIVEIRA
DATE: 30/10/2020
TIME: 09:30
LOCAL: VIDEOCONFERÊNCIA (meet.google.com/oke-kjxh-aph)
TITLE:

Online Social Networks and Social Capital Building: a study with information technology managers

KEY WORDS:

Online social networks. Social capital. Professionals. Information Technology

PAGES: 101
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Administração
SUMMARY:

The internet and online social networks have definitely transformed the way people communicate, relate and perceive the world in general. Regarding the work environment. Combining this to the use of digital tools it is possible to point out individual  advantages such as expanding social access that in turn, foster new network opportunities, generate social capital, considered as one of the results of these network connections. The Information Technology (IT) profession is  particularly marked by constant changes and increased demands towards more a qualified and updated professional. Another issue in this realm, is the remarkable gender inequality. Thus, this study aims to analyze the use of online social networks and their contribution to the formation of social capital on behalf of IT professionals. The research was done considering a descriptive and qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews to identify the key issues regarding  motivations and the implications of online social network usage. It also aims to acknowledge the formation of social capital and gender issues. The research subjects were IT managers who work in the “S” System, organizations  of corporate entities focused on professional training in Brazil. Data analysis was done with the aid of content analysis, supported by the qualitative software Atlas.ti. Among the results obtained, it was found that most managers are motivated to use online social networks at work, mainly to manage their activities, share resources or to promote self-development. On the issue of social capital formation, social networks act to support management, social activities, career progression, professional legitimation and, especially for women, sorority, empowering them to face problems in a male predominant professional work environment.

BANKING MEMBERS:
Presidente - 1149369 - ANATALIA SARAIVA MARTINS RAMOS
Interna - 1372521 - MARIA VALERIA PEREIRA DE ARAUJO
Externa ao Programa - 1718044 - PATRICIA WHEBBER SOUZA DE OLIVEIRA
Externo à Instituição - LEANDRO TRIGUEIRO FERNANDES