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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which factor must project managers address concerning virtual teams?

<p>Team life cycles (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Incentives (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Agile project management (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Offshoring (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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