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    Bringing Out the Best in Virtual Teams

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    Author/Creator
    Schoenfeld, Janet
    Berge, Zane
    Date
    2009
    Type of Work
    9 pages
    Text
    chapters
    Citation of Original Publication
    Schoenfeld, Janet; Berge, Zane; "Bringing Out the Best in Virtual Teams" in Encyclopedia of Distance Learning - Second Edition, edited by P. Rogers, G. Berg, J. Boettcher, C. Howard, L. Justice, & K. Schenk (Eds.), 205-11. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009;
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    Subjects
    virtual team
    structuration theory
    shared accountability
    context
    computer-mediated communication (CMC)
    synchronous communication tools
    asynchronous communication tools
    UMBC Instructional System Design
    Abstract
    The use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) is more popular than ever in both educational and corporate settings. Schools and corporations are using virtual communication to replace or supplement in-person classes and meetings. Many educators and managers are taking it a step further, having teams work in a virtual setting with members rarely or never meeting each other in person. Can a virtual team be as successful as a team where everyone works in the same physical location? Does anything different need to be done to compensate for the lack of face-to-face contact? This article identifies unique factors for virtual teams, and then provides recommendations and guidelines that can help virtual teams be successful. With the right planning, virtual teams can equal or exceed the performance of face-to-face teams.


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    Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery
    University of Maryland, Baltimore County
    1000 Hilltop Circle
    Baltimore, MD 21250
    www.umbc.edu/scholarworks

    Contact information:
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    Phone: 410-455-3021


    If you wish to submit a copyright complaint or withdrawal request, please email mdsoar-help@umd.edu.