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The virtual organisation: a new organisational form?

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The virtual organisation is conceptualised by many researchers as a new organisational form. It represents a radical shift from the traditional organisation and makes new ways of organising possible. Such expectations are explored, and the meanings and interpretations of the virtual organisation for its designers and virtual workers are investigated in a project that seeks to develop a virtual (reality) organisation. The research involved longitudinal participant-observation with the virtual organisation design team and interviews with organisational members. Contrary to indications in the literature, this research found that the virtual organisation in this instance is predominantly conceived by designers and users as an extension of the existing organisation, rather than representing radical organisational change.

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  • Helen Walker, 2006. "The virtual organisation: a new organisational form?," International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 3(1), pages 25-41.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijnvor:v:3:y:2006:i:1:p:25-41
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    1. POPESCU Doris-Louise, 2018. "The Virtual Enterprises. Challenges And Tendencies," Revista Economica, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 70(5), pages 86-92, November.

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