Virtual Teams Across National Borders

Virtual teams have been around since the 1990s due to communication technologies and the internet. They combine cultural diversity, specific tasks, physical remoteness, continuous distant communication, critical interdependence of tasks, leadership, cohesion, empowerment, confidence, and virtualization. Organizations need to employ geographically dispersed labor forces to secure the most competent talent available worldwide. Virtual teams apply the knowledge of experts from various cultures to deal with multiple organizational challenges from strategic perspectives. Compositions of virtual teams operating across national borders vary depending on the industry, organization, and organizational unit. International virtual teams functioning across national borders can perform from anywhere with a secure and constant internet connection. This book offers a comprehensive outlook and analysis of the theoretical and practical aspects of creating virtual teams across national borders, including their implementation. The research presents topics not being investigated in-depth or not researched at all, aiming to fill in gaps in existing research and publications.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Virtual teams have a rich history that can be traced back to the 1990s, coinciding with the rapid advancements in communication technologies and the widespread expansion of the internet. These teams possess distinctive characteristics that enable them to harness the benefits of cultural diversity, tackle specific tasks, accommodate the physical distance of team members, facilitate continuous remote communication, rely on critical interdependence among tasks, foster leadership, promote cohesion, empower individuals, instill confidence, embrace virtuality, establish special trust, and nurture trust-building. In today's dynamic business environment, organizations increasingly rely on geographically dispersed labor forces to thrive. By forming virtual teams that operate across national borders, organizations gain access to a vast pool of highly skilled talent from around the world. These teams leverage the expertise of individuals with diverse capabilities and perspectives, enabling them to address complex organizational challenges from strategic angles. The composition of virtual teams operating across national borders varies depending on factors such as industry, organization, and organizational unit. International virtual teams, in particular, have the flexibility to operate from virtually any location globally, provided they have a secure and reliable internet connection.

This book is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the theoretical and practical aspects associated with the formation of virtual teams across national borders. The research presented in the book, organized as chapters, aims to identify key aspects and trends related to the creation and performance of virtual teams across borders. By presenting topics that have not been thoroughly investigated or overlooked in the past, the book seeks to fill a gap in the existing literature. Its primary purpose is to offer valuable insights and practical guidance to professionals, researchers, and practitioners interested in leveraging the power of virtual teams to achieve global success.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032496016