The Role of Communication & Trust for Effective Virtual Teams
Teamwork and effective methods of people working together in organizations have been studied extensively for decades. But with the advent of Internet technology that allows teams to work virtually and rarely meet together, new dynamics within teams have emerged that have only been studied until recently.
Read the scholarly articles below… (PDFs Attached)
Then answer the following questions:
What are the most critical factors needed for teams to work effectively?
How can these factors be applied in a practical, everyday manner in the context of a virtual team?
The researchers argue that “a social network approach is potentially more appropriate than attribute-based approaches.” What does this mean?
What is a “mediating model” as described by the researchers?
How can you apply this research to your role as a team member in this course?
Assignment requirements: A minimum of 500 words are required to effectively respond to the case study questions. Your paper should be double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman type, and must include proper references and citations using APA Style format.
You may use other sources to respond to the questions in addition to what was provided but be sure to cite your sources. Please add one additional reference to the two existing ones for a total of 3 sources.
References:
Saonee, S., Manju, A., Suprateek, S., & Kirkeby, S. (2011). The Role of Communication and Trust in Global Virtual Teams: A Social Network Perspective. Journal Of Management Information Systems, 28(1), 273-309.
Zak, P. J. (2017). The neuroscience of trust. Harvard Business Review, 95(1), 84-90.
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