Journal article
Adaptations that Virtual Teams Make so that Complex Tasks Can Be Performed Using Simple E-Collaboration Technologies
International journal of e-collaboration, v 2(3)
01 Jul 2006
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Abstract
Using the theoretical lens of compensatory adaptation theory, this study examines how organizational problem-solving teams adapt to lean media and effectively communicate. We examined several successful virtual teams using a bulletin board as their primary communication medium to perform complex process improvement tasks in their natural business environment. Although some established theories predict failure using lean media, savings from use of simple e-collaboration technologies provide motivation for conduct of virtual teams. Compensatory adaptation theory argues that e-collaboration technologies often pose obstacles to communication, and yet also lead to better team outcomes than the face-to-face medium. This study provides support for that theory. Members of the virtual teams reported adapting their communication to be more focused, clear, precise, neutral, concrete, concise, persuasive, considerate, and complete in order to overcome the obstacles posed by media of low richness. As a result of those adaptations, the teams perceived better quality and achieved success of the team outcome.
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- Title
- Adaptations that Virtual Teams Make so that Complex Tasks Can Be Performed Using Simple E-Collaboration Technologies
- Creators
- Dorrie DeLuca - University of DelawareSusan Gasson - Drexel UniversityNed Kock - Texas A&M University
- Publication Details
- International journal of e-collaboration, v 2(3)
- Number of pages
- 27
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000212318700004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85001728421
- Other Identifier
- 991019167421104721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Computer Science, Information Systems