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Virtual Teams €“ An Opportunity In The Context Of Globalization

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  • Mihaela Daniela MOCANU

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania)

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Communication has always represented an important point in the success of any project, regardless of its nature. Therefore, most experts today, turn their attention to find more efficient ways of communication between people. In this context and in the globalization context, virtual teams represent an opportunity for many companies. The purpose of this article is to present the basic aspects of a virtual team, the opportunities of working in a virtual team and some recommendations to streamline the work in such teams.

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  • Mihaela Daniela MOCANU, 2014. "Virtual Teams €“ An Opportunity In The Context Of Globalization," Business Excellence and Management, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 4(1), pages 47-53, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:bemann:v:4:y:2014:i:1:p:47-53
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    Keywords

    Virtual teams; Communication; Trust; Globalization;
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    JEL classification:

    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management

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