Methods of Sharing Information at Bridgewater Interiors
Patricia Reed
HCS/325
January 30, 2012
Kelli Reid

Methods of Sharing Information at Bridgewater Interiors
The way that a business shares knowledge inside the organization as well as outside of the organization is very important. Whether a business shares knowledge through traditional means, or the new boundaryless means is critical to the success of the business. What are boundaryless organizations? “Boundaryless organizations communicate mainly through email, phone and other virtual methods rather than more traditional face-to-face communication. The freedom to telecommute with international employees removes geographical barriers to productivity and allows for schedule flexibility” (Hearst Communications, 2012). This paper will discuss the ways Bridgewater Interiors effectively shares knowledge within the organizations, and outside of the organization. This paper will also discuss whether these methods of communication are effective or ineffective, how these techniques can be used in a health care organization, and the impact that technology can have on information sharing.
Bridgewater Interiors, a manufacturing company uses a variety of techniques and tools to effectively communicate with its business associates and employees. The first is daily team meetings at the beginning of every shift for all employees. The purpose of the daily team meetings is to exchange information that effects the entire facility, or sometimes the entire company. The daily team meetings also offer an open platform for the employees and management to address issues or problems within the facility or the entire company. The managers also have a daily meeting during the shift to discuss problems or issues that have come up during the shift. These issues are then written on a message board for everyone to view. This is an