Abstract

Advanced technologies, globalization, the competitiveness of business, flexible working practices, and other rapid changes in the nature of work have all led to the booming of “virtual teams. ” This paper will provide an overview of virtual teams, including a description of their emergence, a definition and typology of the term “virtual team, ” an examination of their benefits and pitfalls, and suggestions both for overcoming the challenges and for incorporating business strategies in virtual team building.