Challenges in managing cross-cultural virtual project teams

Marković, Dušan and Krumov, Krum and Nikitović, Zorana (2014) Challenges in managing cross-cultural virtual project teams. International review (1‐2). pp. 7-24. ISSN 2217-9739

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Abstract

The biggest challenge workers in a virtual workplace will face is creating a boundary between work and home since the two spaces are now combined. Namely, completely understanding and being able to follow correct procedures and processes associated with a company can be challenging if workers are not physically subjected to the culture of the company on a daily basis. Overcoming these challenges is not only the job of the employee, but for managers as well. Managers in a virtual organisation need to be able to identify these challenges, and create programs in which their virtual workforce will feel like they are valued and part of a greater cause, said authors. The authors also pointed out that the training the culture and standards set by management in a virtual workforce will be reflected within their employees’ motivation and productivity. The paper concludes that global project management can succeed through culturally-aware management, cross cultural communication and more network within and among companies.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: managing, challenge, managers, virtual project teams, globalization
Subjects: 300 Scienze sociali
Depositing User: Marina Spanti
Date Deposited: 25 Jan 2016 15:14
Last Modified: 25 Jan 2016 15:14
URI: http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/10375

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