Virtual and collaborative teams process, technologies and practice /

This book is of importance to practitioners and researchers because it brings together in a single accessible source, a variety of current research and practice on the subject of virtual and collaborative teams. Geographic distance, technology, lack of social presence, lack of adequate training and...

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Corporate Author: IGI Global.
Other Authors: Ferris, Sharmila Pixy., Godar, Susan Hayes, 1948-
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2004.
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Summary:This book is of importance to practitioners and researchers because it brings together in a single accessible source, a variety of current research and practice on the subject of virtual and collaborative teams. Geographic distance, technology, lack of social presence, lack of adequate training and lack of instructional resources are just some of the unique challenges faced by virtual teams. The book is a unique resource in that it provides a variety of research and practice from a wide range of disciplines, nationally and internationally. The essays blends theory and practice, encompassing quantitative and qualitative research, case studies, interview research and theoretical models.
Physical Description:electronic texts (xiii, 291 p. : ill.) : digital files.
Also available in print.
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1591402050 (ebook)
9781591402053 (ebook)
Access:Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers.