Table 4

HCL Technologies’ application of dimensions of social media adoption, with institutional logics alignment, stakeholder engagement and stakeholder trust outcomes

Dimension of social media engagementHCL’s strategiesAlignment with institutional logicsStakeholder engagementStakeholder trust outcomes
TransparencyReal-time updates via social media; CDP dashboards; Compliance disclosures (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001)Aligns with regulatory and civic logics that prioritize transparency, accountability and ethical governanceEnables stakeholders to access and verify organizational claims; fosters dialogue on digital platformsBuilds credibility, reduces perceived risk and enhances perceptions of ethical conduct and legitimacy
Communication EffectivenessMulti-platform digital content (YouTube, Twitter); “Find Your Spark” campaign; Customer-centric messagingSupports market and professional logics that emphasize responsiveness and effective public communicationFacilitates two-way dialogue and personalized interaction across digital touchpointsStrengthens relational trust through consistent and timely communication
Customer Feedback IntegrationAI-powered tools (e.g., IntelliService, AI based Customer Data Platform) for customer feedback; Webinars and newslettersReflects participatory and community-oriented logics highlighting stakeholder voice and co-creation of valueEncourages participatory engagement; customers feel heard, involved and respectedEnhances loyalty, fosters co-ownership and signals responsiveness and customer-centricity
Brand VisibilityRebranding via “Supercharging Progress”; Thought leadership content; Executive visibility and stakeholder outreachTies to market logic by promoting brand differentiation and strengthening institutional reputationAmplifies digital engagement through consistent brand messaging and executive presenceImproves recognition, bolsters public perception and mitigates reputational risk
Knowledge SharingInternal Knowledge Management System (KMS), Employee-driven content creation, Thought leadership via blogs, reports and whitepapersAligns with professional and normative logics that emphasize transparency, learning and collaborationFacilitates collaborative learning and knowledge exchange across stakeholdersBuilds epistemic trust by establishing HCL as a learning organization and fostering a culture of openness
Privacy and SecurityCompliance with GDPR, ISO 27001 and data protection frameworks; Transparent handling of customer dataAligns with regulatory and civic logics promoting digital ethics, privacy and trustworthinessReinforces user confidence through responsible data management and communicationIncreases digital trust and data confidence; mitigates fear of exploitation or misuse of information
Source(s): Author’s own work

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