Managing Communication within Virtual Intercultural Teams
@article{Groe2002ManagingCW, title={Managing Communication within Virtual Intercultural Teams}, author={Christine Gro{\ss}e}, journal={Business Communication Quarterly}, year={2002}, volume={65}, pages={22 - 38} }
As global companies increasingly rely on virtual teams to conduct short- and long- term projects, business students need to be prepared to manage the communication of intercultural teams. Communicating across cultures using technology can be a difficult task. It requires understanding the advantages and limitations of technol ogy and how to build relationships via technology. Virtual team members need to choose an appropriate communication channel for their purposes and be sure to balance…
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