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The class is Organization Management for MBA program.
The Research paper is looking into a virtual or mobile team in a company. I have created a outline that will help structure the research paper.
Explain what a virtual team. Account to Colquitt et al, a virtual team are teams in which that members are geographically dispersed, and interdependent activity occurs through electronic communication- primarily e-mail, instant messaging, and web conferencing. (Work from home)
Discuss the pro or benefits of using a mobile team for example but not limited to:
- it allows employees to balance work/ home life. ( perhaps helping with child care, flexible hours)
- decreases delays in service delivery due to drive time because we are stationed locally
- Saves resources in having a central office
Discuss the cons or pitfalls of using a mobile team for example but not limited to:
- Diminishes employee morale
- Lack of communication
- misunderstand communication
- lack of interaction
- lost of supervisory control
Research other companies that utilize a virtual team such as but not limited to IBM, Community Hope, NJ Inc., Con Edison of New York. (Minimum 5 other companies)
Discuss the finds. Explain what was found, What challenges did these companies have and how did they overcome barriers or challenges. What can be used to improve issues such as a lack of morale, misunderstandings or a lack of communication, lack of interaction etc.
Finally devise recommendations for managing similar situations that would occur and suggestions that would improve these issues.
As per professor, the research paper should be clear, concrete, and concise. Sources need to be cited properly (using APA format) with a minimum of 5 sources, and, as with the previous assignment, writing effectiveness matters.
Colquitt, J. A., Lepine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2017). Organizational behavior: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (5 ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. (ISBN: 9781259545092)
