Structuring Successful Global Virtual Teams

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to summarize the theoretical and empirical research on global teams and synthesize useful recommendations for organizations seeking to compose global teams. First, we will discuss the characteristics that are likely to exist in what we refer to as global teams (e.g., distribution, multiple cultures, and time zone differences). Second, we will review the Wildman and colleagues (Human Resource Development Review 11:97 129, 2012) framework of team-level characteristics. Theoretical and empirical research on global teams will be described. Additionally, practical recommendations for global team leaders will be made by using the team-level characteristics framework as a basis for the suggestions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2015
Accession Number
ADA616046

Entities

People

  • Amanda L. Thayer
  • Jessica L. Wildman
  • Stephanie Miloslavic

Organizations

  • University of Maryland

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Backup Behavior
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Communication Channels
  • Computers
  • Electronic Mail
  • Families (Human)
  • Group Dynamics
  • Human Resources
  • Information Exchange
  • Knowledge Management
  • Leadership
  • New York
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Teamwork

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.