The Virtual Organization Book

As interest in the virtual organization grows apace, this innovative new book considers the key issues in managing virtual organizations, starting from the building blocks of intangible capital: technology, knowledge and virtual æspaceÆ. It then reflects on the use of the virtual organization as a strategic option, how general managers of virtual organizations should be trained, how they should operate, and the new skills they require. In particular the book considers:Different concepts of intangible capital, widely perceived as being the new source of wealth.Knowledge û the lifeblood of the virtual organization; looking at its nature and role in organizations, and how it is managed.How technology functions as an enabler of virtual organizations, how much ævirtualityÆ is a function of machine space, and how much it exists in the human mind.How people can be managed in virtual terms, both when working over geographically dispersed areas and when working in primarily mental realms.This will be an ideal text for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA modules on virtual management, knowledge management, and management information systems, and highly recommended on organizational behaviour and strategy modules at all levels. It will also be ideal reading for managers who need to know about the issues involved with managing virtual organizations.Read More