Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-293) and index.

Front Matter; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; PART I: WHAT ARE VIRTUAL TEAMS ALL ABOUT?; 1 Evolutionary definition of virtual teams; 2 Emergence of virtual teams; 3 Mapping the virtual team research field; PART II: VIRTUAL TEAM INPUTS; 4 Elements supporting virtuality within an organization; 5 Inputs and characteristics of virtual teams; PART III: VIRTUAL TEAM PROCESSES; 6 Socio-emotional processes; 7 Technological and work processes; 8 Managerial processes-leadership and conflict management

PART IV: OUTPUTS: VIRTUAL TEAMS A SOURCE OF PERFORMANCE9 Teamwork performance in virtual teams; 10 Affective performance in virtual teams; 11 Final conclusions; PART V: CASE STUDIES; 12 Case studies; References; Index

'Managing Virtual Teams' explores the critical elements that must be considered in managing virtual teams in organizations from structural, managerial, and process points-of-view. Based in solid research, the book provides a deep look at the nature of virtual teams and the factors that enable their success. Using a text-analysis method, it consolidates results from both academic and practitioners' sources about virtual team inputs, processes, and outcomes. It lays out in clear detail the key characteristics of virtual teams and traces their emergence within organizations and research literature.