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Relationship between Social Networking Platforms and Performance of Virtual Teams in Nigeria Telecomunnication Industry

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  • Fasanmi, Samuel Sunday
  • Ogunyemi, A.O.

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The study examined a relationship between social networking platforms and performance of virtual teams in Nigeria telecommunication industries. Opinions of one hundred and eleven virtual team members from three giant telecommunication firms in Enugu and Lagos, Nigeria participated in the study.MTN Nigeria, Globacom Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria were sampled using self-designed questionnaire. Two research hypotheses were tested. It was found out that that there was a significant relationship between types of social networking platforms used (Facebook, Skype, MySpace, Instagram. and Linked) in the workplace on performance of virtual teams {X2 (2) =211.108; p<.05}. Regression results indicated that the overall model fit five predictors (types of organization, team membership, job position, social networking platforms, and sex) was questionable (-2 Log Likelihood = 92.683) but was statistically reliable in distinguishing between virtual team performances X2 (5) = 54.352, p < .05). Useful recommendations that would enhance a synergy between virtual team members and healthy social network platforms were suggested.Â

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  • Fasanmi, Samuel Sunday & Ogunyemi, A.O., 2018. "Relationship between Social Networking Platforms and Performance of Virtual Teams in Nigeria Telecomunnication Industry," International Journal of Psychological Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 10(1), pages 1-30, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ijpsjl:v:10:y:2018:i:1:p:30
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