Management Communication
Management Communication Assesment 2 Document Design : Memo format Length : 750 words +/-10% Weight : 20% No. Sources : Three to Five (3-5) Getting started 1. Analyse and plan the question The task An exciting new approach to teamwork has resulted from advances in information technology, shifting employee expectations and the globalisation of business, namely the virtual team. The appeal of forming virtual teams is clear. Employees can manage their work and personal lives more flexibly, and they have the opportunity to interact with colleagues around the world. Companies can use the best and lowest-cost global talent and significantly reduce their real estate costs. However, virtual teams are hard to get right. In a study of 70 virtual teams Govindarajan and Gupta (2001) found that 82% fell short of their goals and 33% rated themselves as largely unsuccessful. Most people consider virtual communication less productive than face-to-...