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TY - JOUR
T1 - From virtual teams to virtuality in teams
AU - Dixon, Keith R.
AU - Panteli, Niki
PY - 2010/4/14
Y1 - 2010/4/14
N2 - In this article we propose to go beyond the dichotomy of virtual vs collocated teams to look instead at virtuality in teams. In so doing, we argue that technology-mediated interactions do not substitute but rather complement face-to-face interactions.We adopt a definition of virtuality in teams based on discontinuities and pursue an understanding of their dynamics in an in-depth case study of an inter-organizational virtual centre of excellence.The findings present evidence suggesting the formation of 'virtual continuities' that mitigate the effects that create discontinuities. This, we argue, enriches our understanding of the complex dynamics of virtuality. The theoretical implications are discussed.
AB - In this article we propose to go beyond the dichotomy of virtual vs collocated teams to look instead at virtuality in teams. In so doing, we argue that technology-mediated interactions do not substitute but rather complement face-to-face interactions.We adopt a definition of virtuality in teams based on discontinuities and pursue an understanding of their dynamics in an in-depth case study of an inter-organizational virtual centre of excellence.The findings present evidence suggesting the formation of 'virtual continuities' that mitigate the effects that create discontinuities. This, we argue, enriches our understanding of the complex dynamics of virtuality. The theoretical implications are discussed.
KW - Communication
KW - Group communication
KW - New technology
KW - Teams
KW - Virtuality
KW - Work environment
U2 - 10.1177/0018726709354784
DO - 10.1177/0018726709354784
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:77955375845
VL - 63
SP - 1177
EP - 1197
JO - Human Relations
JF - Human Relations
SN - 0018-7267
IS - 8
ER -