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589069
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b418288
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Brewer, Pam Estes
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International virtual teams : : engineering global communication /\ Pam Estes Brewer
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| Series Statement
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IEEE PCS Professional Engineering Communication Series
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1 online resource (245 pages) :: illustrations, tables
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9781118886465
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: 1118886461
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: 1119063957
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: 1118339002
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: 9781118339008
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: 1119064082
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: 9781119064084
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9781118339008
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Includes index
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References4 Patterns That Challenge the Effectiveness of Global Virtual Teams; 4.1 Broad Patterns of Communication That Are Common to Most Global Virtual Teams; 4.2 Organizational/Technological Patterns of Virtual Team Communication; 4.3 Individual Patterns of Virtual Team Communication; 4.4 Information Sharing-Challenges and Success Strategies; 4.5 Understanding the Other Person and Culture-Challenges and Success Strategies; 4.6 Use of Language-Challenges and Success Strategies; 4.6.1 The Need for Translation Exists within and between Languages; 4.6.2 Connotation Affects Interpretation
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International Virtual Teams; Contents; A Note from the Series Editor; Foreword; The Global Context for Virtual Teams: Re-thinking Collaboration in the Modern Workplace; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 The Critical Role of Global Virtual Teams; 1.1 Unique Features of This Book; 1.2 Growth in International Virtual Workplaces; 1.3 The International Nature of Virtual Teams; 1.4 The Value of Information; 1.5 Foundations of Global Virtual Team Theory; 1.6 Global Virtual Team Basics; 1.7 Targeted Benefits of Global Virtual Teams; 1.8 Challenges of Global Virtual Teams
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1.9 Connecting Global Engineering Talent1.10 Engineering Successes and Failures; 1.11 A Look Ahead; References; 2 Virtual Team Basics; 2.1 Defining and Describing Virtual Teams; 2.2 Virtual Teams as Intercultures; 2.3 Characteristics of Virtual Teams; 2.4 Constructing the Virtual Workplace; 2.5 The Transfer of Meaningful Information; 2.6 Characteristics of Successful Virtual Teams; 2.7 Challenges to Virtual Teams; 2.7.1 Gaining Trust Takes Time; 2.7.2 Engaging in Social Communication Influences Trust; 2.7.3 Understanding the Communication Patterns of Other Team Members Is a Challenge
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2.7.4 Attributing an Incorrect Meaning to a Message Is Common and Costly2.7.5 Establishing Shared Interpretations of Language Is Important Even among Speakers of the Same Language; 2.7.6 Establishing Shared Expectations of Technology Presents Some Surprising Complexities; 2.7.7 Communicating Clear Boundaries Makes Sense in an Abstract Space; 2.7.8 Negotiating Time Zones and Perception of Time Are Cultural Hurdles; 2.7.9 Identifying Clear Leadership Roles May Be More Difficult Online; 2.8 Summary; References; 3 Cultural Preparation for Virtual Teams; 3.1 Defining Culture
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3.2 Alternative Perspectives on Culture3.3 Levels of Consciousness; 3.4 Language As a Barrier to Communication; 3.5 Face-to-Face Intercultural Communication Theory; 3.6 Common Challenges to Intercultural Face-To-Face Communication; 3.7 A New Interculture-Online Virtual Teams; 3.8 Working Through Filters; 3.8.1 Directness and Culture Interact Differently in Online than in Face-to-Face Contexts; 3.8.2 Credibility and Culture Affect the Transfer of Knowledge Online; 3.9 Common Challenges to Global Virtual Communication; 3.10 Success Strategies for Working Across Cultures Online; 3.11 Summary
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Dr. Brewer presents a complete guide to international virtual team communication with the most up-to-date research developments in the engineering workplace on a global scale, and a problem-solving approach to using and communicating in virtual teams. Presents guidelines heavily based on empirical data. Application of virtual team communication guidelines to the field of engineering. Provides strategies and sample projects for teaching
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Leadership
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Success in business
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Teams in the workplace
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Leadership
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Success in business
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Teams in the workplace
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| Dewey Classification
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658.4092
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HD57.7.B749 2015eb
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Ohio Library and Information Network
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