Advantages and disadvantages of international virtual project teams
Advantages and disadvantages of international virtual project teams

Summary/Abstract: International virtual teams are a relatively new form of working organisation, closely linked to the global development of information technologies. Their dynamic development is causing growing interest in both advantages and weaknesses of this form of cooperation in international business.The aim of this review paper, in addition to organising terminology related to different types of teams, is to identify the benefits and shortcomings of this form of working organisation. To achieve this aim, the descriptive method and qualitative approach were used. The basic method of collecting qualitative data were unstructured individual and group interviews and observation, in particular participant observation. These were supplemented by data from secondary sources, such as research papers and reports from quantitative studies. A comparative analysis of the data collected from primary and secondary sources allowed to identify the advantages and disadvantages of international virtual teams, with made it possible to formulate conclusions and recommendations.

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