A system framework for gamified Cost Engineering

Eric Zimmerling (), Patrick J. Höflinger (), Philipp G. Sandner () and Isabell M. Welpe ()
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Eric Zimmerling: Technische Universität München
Patrick J. Höflinger: Technische Universität München
Philipp G. Sandner: Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Isabell M. Welpe: Technische Universität München

Information Systems Frontiers, 2016, vol. 18, issue 6, No 4, 1063-1084

Abstract: Abstract This study develops a system framework and an enterprise IT solution for integrating gamification elements to efficiently implement and continuously perform Cost Engineering. Cost Engineering is a systematic approach to manage knowledge and competencies regarding costs reduction measures throughout the life cycle of products and is technology, resource and time intensive. Gamification as a non-monetary multidimensional incentive system holds great potential to implement and establish Cost Engineering in a novel and less resource demanding manner and stipulate knowledge sharing and dissemination. Building on a review of the relevant literature we conducted 20 interviews with experts from eight companies of the German and Austrian high-tech manufacturing industry to examine the system requirements from an organizational perspective. Analyzing the interviews, we found that companies need a flexible platform where the game elements help to align management objectives with concrete tasks, meet legislative regulations and have different evaluation methods. Our proposed system framework combines the organizational and IT requirements with gamification elements to efficiently steer Cost Engineering methods and best manage knowledge and competencies.

Keywords: System framework; Cost Engineering; Gamification; Motivation; IT platform (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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