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Collaboration Tools for Virtual Teams in Terms of the SECI Model
Abstract
Nowadays, to participate in a team activity or to collaborate with somebody does not require a physical presence. Virtual settings connect individuals across space and time; allow their real-time communication and collaboration across the globe. It allows formation of virtual teams enabled by the information and communication technology (ICT). Such teams accomplish various functions in work, education and private life. Compared to local teams of physically present individuals, the collaboration in virtual environments requires intensive motivation of the team members, extensive support by their team leader and appropriate technology.
At the same time, no ICT tool is equally suitable for each and every activity. This paper aims to provide analysis of various ICT tools, to disclose their potential to contribute to team’s quality communication and to reduce drawbacks caused by impersonal environment. Our aim is to optimize the composition of the ICT supporting infrastructure in order to form successful and effective collaboration.
Keywords
Knowledge management Collaboration Virtual teams ICT SECI modelNotes
Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the School of Management (Vysoká škola manažmentu).
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