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Culture and the processes of virtual teaming for training
Author(s) -
Ahanchian M.R.,
McCormick J.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of computer assisted learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.583
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2729
pISSN - 0266-4909
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2009.00314.x
Subject(s) - sophistication , teamwork , collectivism , knowledge management , individualism , computer mediated communication , team effectiveness , conceptual framework , psychology , computer science , sociology , management , political science , the internet , social science , world wide web , law , economics
Virtual teamwork is a growing mode of operation within organizations through the increasing sophistication and accessibility of computer‐mediated communication. The purpose of this paper was to develop a new conceptual framework and propositions to assist understanding of a new training phenomenon. The approach used was the integration of related, but distinct, literatures and development of arguments for the important role of cultural factors in virtual training teaming. We argue that delivery of training through teamwork in virtual spaces is potentially effective, and individualist and collectivist orientations of team members are likely to be critical for the effectiveness, or otherwise, of such programs.