Conceptual and specific dimensions of virtual teams

Authors

  • Kristian Hadjiev

Keywords:

virtual team; organizational infrastructure; forms of virtuality; new paradigm; group; team; self– managing working team; human capital; managing change

Abstract

Fundamental factors related to the evolutionary development and functioning of virtual teams have been researched. The context, the prerequisites, the essential characteristics, the advantages and disadvantages of the virtual teams are analyzed in detail. Based on theoretical monitoring, different forms of virtuality, types of virtual teams and typology are defi ned. The reasons for the implementation of virtual teams in organizational practice are explored. Two fundamental factors are identifi ed: globalization and the development of new ICT. The result is the integration of virtual teams into the organizational infrastructure as a tool for managing change and achieving new levels of effi ciency and competitiveness in highly uncertain environments. This requires the development of competences (knowledge and skills) in the fi eld of social relations and communication, confi dence building, new behavior and adapted management leadership to coordinate technologies and processes in a multicultural business environment.

Published

2021-05-11

How to Cite

Hadjiev, K. (2021). Conceptual and specific dimensions of virtual teams. Leadership, Society, Strategic Visions, 270–286. Retrieved from https://ojs.nbu.bg/index.php/LSSV/article/view/470