Bridging Space Over Time: Global Virtual Team Dynamics and Effectiveness
Organization Science
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The handling of culture in virtual multicultural teams is crucial for successful collaboration. As little is known about the different kinds and ways of its occurrence, individual participant reflections analyzed with Grounded Theory reveals its multifaceted influence directly in the field. The article introduces the online business simulation VIBu RealGame™, which helps to overcome cultural differences as well as to acquire skills required for virtual multicultural teamwork. This form of experiential learning is unique in a way that it provides the opportunity to undergo the challenges of time zone coordination, virtual communication and collaboration, and furthermore allows applying and reflecting about the acquired skills immediately.