Managing The Reality Of Virtual Organizations (management For Professionals)
by Sandhya Shekhar /
2016 / English / PDF
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This book comes at a time when virtual organizations (VO), are
proliferating exponentially due to the twin catalysts of
globalization and technological enablement. It provides
conceptual frameworks and simple tools for identifying and
addressing the complexities of managing geographically dispersed,
virtually linked organizations, which may have grown organically
or inorganically into a potpourri of multiple cultures,
capabilities and practices. These can help to scientifically
assess the impact of virtualization, balance the physical with
the virtual and manage risks using early indicators. The book
provides mechanisms to recognize, localize, measure and address
vulnerabilities. Ensuring knowledge transfer effectiveness (KTE)
is vital in VOs. A diagnostic tool has been evolved to measure
KTE, isolate problems and weak links and plan effective
interventions. A set of critical factors to increase the
probability of success of globalization strategies have been
identified. This book interleaves theory with practice and
provides insights drawn from conversations with business leaders,
exploratory surveys, and in-depth research using a large sample.
The solid methodological underpinnings serve as a useful template
for researchers, while the models can be contextualized to suit
any organization.
This book comes at a time when virtual organizations (VO), are
proliferating exponentially due to the twin catalysts of
globalization and technological enablement. It provides
conceptual frameworks and simple tools for identifying and
addressing the complexities of managing geographically dispersed,
virtually linked organizations, which may have grown organically
or inorganically into a potpourri of multiple cultures,
capabilities and practices. These can help to scientifically
assess the impact of virtualization, balance the physical with
the virtual and manage risks using early indicators. The book
provides mechanisms to recognize, localize, measure and address
vulnerabilities. Ensuring knowledge transfer effectiveness (KTE)
is vital in VOs. A diagnostic tool has been evolved to measure
KTE, isolate problems and weak links and plan effective
interventions. A set of critical factors to increase the
probability of success of globalization strategies have been
identified. This book interleaves theory with practice and
provides insights drawn from conversations with business leaders,
exploratory surveys, and in-depth research using a large sample.
The solid methodological underpinnings serve as a useful template
for researchers, while the models can be contextualized to suit
any organization.Foreword by Mr. Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman and CEO,
Rediff.com; Chairman, Board of Governors, Indian Institute of
Management Calcutta.
Foreword by Mr. Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman and CEO,
Rediff.com; Chairman, Board of Governors, Indian Institute of
Management Calcutta.
