Roles of Culture for Knowledge Sharing in Asian Virtual Teams: A Case Study

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Author(s): Jinghuai She (Capital University of Economics and Business, China), Xi Zhang (Tianjin University, China), Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (The University of Oviedo, Spain)and Weiguang Wang (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 8
Source title: Business Intelligence: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9562-7.ch061

Keywords: Business & Management / Business Intelligence / Business Science Reference / Management Science

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Abstract

Knowledge sharing is a critical component for successful knowledge management. For multi-culture virtual teams, the difference of culture and the limitation of virtual organization make it especially harder for knowledge-sharing management. This chapter addresses the culture and structure for knowledge sharing in virtual teams. Then, the case of Asian virtual teams is studied to show evidence for the established model. Discussion focuses on managing conflict and maximizing contribution.

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