Learning virtual teams: how to design a set of Web 2.0 tools?

Diviné, Marc; Schumacher, Marinita; Cardinal, Julie Le

doi:10.1504/ijtm.2011.041955

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“…In the same way, Alarcón-del-Amo et al, (2018), consider that the companies that sell their products in international markets face greater difficulties and uncertainties, because they act in unknown environments. Thus, social media can be considered a solution to be used to overcome those issues (Diviné et al, 2011) and other barriers of time and space (Constantinides et al, 2008). Therefore, we propose our last hypothesis: Hypothesis 2b.…”

Section: Impact Of Social Media On Firm Performance and International Activitymentioning

confidence: 95%

Analysing trademark and social media in the fashion industry: tools that impact performance and internationalization for SMEs

García

Ruiz‐Fernández

Carey

2020

JFMM

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PurposeThis research investigates the role that having a trademark and a social media presence play in the development of international activities as well as their influence on performance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the fashion sector of the United Kingdom and Ireland.Design/methodology/approachQuantitative analysis was carried out by integrating information from several data sources. The hypotheses proposed in the authors’ research model are tested on a sample of 102 SMEs, applying bivariate analysis and variance-based structural equation modelling (partial least squares).FindingsBased on the authors’ empirical evidence, the fashion SMEs could improve their performance through two important marketing tools: registered trademark and social media. On the one hand, SMEs with a registered trademark are more present in the international markets, and it also implies higher performance. On the other hand, there is no significant relationship between SMEs with social media and a presence in international markets.Originality/valueThe aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of trademark and social media participation on firms which varies depending on what managers of fashion-related SME companies want to prioritize. Hence, these two marketing tools could be useful for managers to decide on what resources to invest, to register a trademark or to be present in social media, subject to their firms' strategy and objectives.

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Section: Impact Of Social Media On Firm Performance and International Activitymentioning

confidence: 95%

Analysing trademark and social media in the fashion industry: tools that impact performance and internationalization for SMEs

García

Ruiz‐Fernández

Carey

2020

JFMM

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“…A correlation is calculated between the tools used in both countries, in order to measure divergences not only in intensity of use, but in choices. In a second information treatment step, we will use the model of classification of tools conducted by the authors [5,6] (Divine, 2010 and 2012). It is a statistical analysis using principal component analysis and correlation index to identify groups of tools on the same database.…”

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Internal and External Collaborative Technology Adoption: A Focus on a European and an Emerging Countries’ Gaps Based on the Adaptive Structuration Theory

Diviné

Cardinal

2012

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Abstract. This research highlights the differences of the adoption of collaborative tools between one European and one emerging country in Asia. Based on the Adaptive Structuration Theory and the Technology Spirit concept, it uses a three dimensional model focused on both internal and external collaboration. 18 tools were surveyed in a sample of 75 managers of large companies with more than 1000 employees. The results show a wider external collaboration in the emerging country, particularly in the dimensions of actor's satisfaction and flexible frontier. Internal collaboration is more developed in both countries, but mainly in the dimension of value creation. The paper illustrates and adapts the theory in a high tech web 2.0 environment. Managerial implications are suggested in collaboration practices and measurements.

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“…, 2013; Shachaf, 2008). Some research studies focus on information technology only, such as the design, application and implementation of workflow software and groupware (Beaudouin-Lafon, 1999; Divine et al. , 2011; Majchrzak et al.…”

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Identifying the development stages of virtual teams – An application of social network analysis

Lin

Roan

2021

ITP

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore some quantitative indicators from the social network analysis, observe the variations of these indicators over time and determine whether these indicators fit into the traditional team development stages model or theory. The primary focus is on the perspective of social interaction rather than the suitability of the indicator, i.e. the authors will not determine the optimal indicators nor compare the performance of different indicators. This study aims to propose a quantitative method to identify the development stages of virtual teams.Design/methodology/approachTwo phases were designed in this study. The first phase was a simple study to prove the preliminary ideas and explore which quantitative indicators would be suitable for analysis. In total, 16 undergraduates were randomly assigned to two virtual teams. They were required to complete an information system (IS) project through virtual teamwork and use information and communications technologies (ICTs) to communicate with each other. After proving the preliminary ideas, the authors collected communication data of the 30 virtual teams working on IS projects in the second phase. The total duration of this process was two months.FindingsThe findings practically identified three stages, which were found to be consistent with that of the previous qualitative studies. In the initial (inclusion) stage, intensity had an upward trend. In the second (control) stage, centralization had an upward trend. In the final (affection) stage, intensity and density had upward trends and centralization had a downward trend. Both density and centralization also became smooth in this final stage. The conclusion can serve as a basis for further studies in virtual team development.Originality/valueA successful virtual team will help industries to reduce their costs and increase performance and benefits. The findings will help industries quickly and objectively identify which stage they are at. This quantified approach will provide managers and leaders with a simple, useful way to highlight the needs for managing different aspects of team behavior at each stage of development. After establishing this approach, managers and leaders will be able to make plans to improve existing processes, set priorities, provide suitable principles and guidelines, etc., and eventually improve virtual team performance.

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Learning virtual teams: how to design a set of Web 2.0 tools?

Cited by 15 publications

References 4 publications

Analysing trademark and social media in the fashion industry: tools that impact performance and internationalization for SMEs

Analysing trademark and social media in the fashion industry: tools that impact performance and internationalization for SMEs

Internal and External Collaborative Technology Adoption: A Focus on a European and an Emerging Countries’ Gaps Based on the Adaptive Structuration Theory

Identifying the development stages of virtual teams – An application of social network analysis

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