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IT Issues in the Political and Symbolic Frames
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IT Issues in the Political and Symbolic Frames

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What factor is crucial for the success of virtual teams according to the text?

  • Leadership style
  • Team processes (correct)
  • Incentives
  • Team member selection

    • Which aspect can impact individual performance positively in virtual teams?

  • Task-technology fit (correct)
  • Incentives
  • Conflict management
  • Cultural differences

    • What is crucial when forming a virtual team, according to the text?

  • Incentives
  • Task-technology fit (correct)
  • Cultural differences
  • Conflict management

    • What plays a significant role in influencing the success of virtual teams?

    <p>Leadership style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the symbolic frame in an organization?

    <p>Symbols and meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor must project managers address concerning virtual teams?

    <p>Team life cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of global projects, what is a key issue that project managers need to address?

    <p>Effective communication across different cultures and time zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered to accomplish high-quality work on time in virtual teams?

    <p>Incentives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as creating a 'flat' world where everyone is connected according to Thomas L. Friedman?

    <p>Increased globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT mentioned as part of the symbolic frame?

    <p>Task-technology fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates additional challenges and opportunities for IT project managers and their teams?

    <p>Agile project management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial part of the symbolic frame in understanding international IT projects?

    <p>Language, traditions, and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key strategy to start building trust in global teams?

    <p>Recognizing and respecting others' differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can project managers help teams develop common work practices?

    <p>By aligning work processes and allowing time for the team to develop common practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does IT play in globalization according to the text?

    <p>Enhancing communications and work practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is sometimes used to describe outsourcing from another country?

    <p>Offshoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do project managers need to become familiar with global and procurement issues?

    <p>Due to the increased use of outsourcing for IT projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a virtual team according to the text?

    <p>A group of people who work together using communication technologies despite time and space boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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