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Moving the virtual organisation forward.

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[check] This checklist is written for managers wishing to gain a grasp of both the theory and practice of making the virtual organisation work.

The concept of the virtual organisation embraces changes to established organisational structures and methods of working. This checklist considers the key factors involved in making a success of the virtual organisation. Some kinds of organisation will find it easier to embrace virtuality, but all managers need to familiarise themselves with what is materialising as an increasingly widespread management model.

Definition

There is no single definition of the virtual organisation. Most writers agree, however, that it embraces the concept of organisational flexibility unconstrained by the traditional barriers of place and time. Essentially it relies on the exploitation of cyberspace--the electronic medium for data exchange brought about by the integration of telecommunications and computer software. It indicates notions of a hidden reality behind the scenes, where results are not achieved in traditional ways. It describes the thought that an organisation, team, individual, service, or even product need not be "physically there" although they appear so. It is a term which brings together initiatives which organisations are exploring to make themselves more responsive to changes in today's marketplace.

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