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Verteilt und doch verbunden: Virtuelle Teamarbeit

Far from Distant: Virtual Teamwork

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Der Artikel gibt einen Überblick über die aktuelle Forschung zum Thema virtuelle Teamarbeit. Bei allen Vorteilen (Kosteneinsparungen, erhöhte Flexibilität usw.) stößt diese Form der Zusammenarbeit auch auf eine Vielzahl an Herausforderungen. Da sie mit einem erschwerten Informationsaustausch einhergeht, stellt sie eine Quelle für Konflikte und Verlust an Vertrauen dar. Dies kann Leistung und Zufriedenheit im Team stark beeinträchtigen. Zu den Herausforderungen der virtuellen Teamarbeit werden forschungsgestützt Empfehlungen zur Vorbeugung und Bewältigung dieser aufgezeigt.

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the current research on the topic virtual teamwork. Despite all the advantages (cost savings, increased flexibility etc.), this form of cooperation is confronted with a number of challenges. Since it is accompanied by a more difficult exchange of information, it represents a source for conflicts and loss of trust. This can severely impair performance and satisfaction within the team. Aside from pointing out potential challenges of virtual teamwork, research-based recommendations on preventing and handling these problems are also demonstrated.

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    Simone Kauffeld,  Lisa Handke &  Julia Straube

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Kauffeld, S., Handke, L. & Straube, J. Verteilt und doch verbunden: Virtuelle Teamarbeit. Gr Interakt Org 47, 43–51 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11612-016-0308-8

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