Running head: APPLYING THE CONCEPT OF MANAGEMENT 1 Applying the Concept of Management Name Affiliation Date APPLYING THE CONCEPT OF MANAGEMENT 2 Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................3 Part 1: Proposing the effective way to structure the virtual team..................................................3 Meeting Goals.............................................................................................................................5 Team Member Satisfaction/Growth ..................................................................................5 Producing Results that Achieve the Team’s Directive from Leadership ............................5 Differentiation...............................................................................................................6 Integration.....................................................................................................................6 Formalization................................................................................................................7 Centralization................................................................................................................7 Mechanistic Versus Organic Designs ............................................................................7 Part II. Five challenges that cause Workgroups to Fail ................................................................8 1. Lack of Envisioning .........................................................................................................8 2. Technology Roadmapping ................................................................................................8 3. Enabling the Trust ............................................................................................................9 4. Dealing with Conflict .......................................................................................................9 5. Replacing Simplicity ........................................................................................................9 Recommendation to Address Each Challenge..............................................................................9 Role of the group’s leader in implementing each recommendation ............................................10 Conclusion................................................................................................................................11 References ................................................................................................................................12 APPLYING THE CONCEPT OF MANAGEMENT 3 Applying the Concept of Management Introduction In this contemporary business era, the role of the technology is in the limelight. Companies are making different virtual teams to meet goals and objectives. United States companies employ members from around the world. However, some members are to be gathered from outside the United States. Technology is needed to come up with an effective virtual team and make the difference. Shaping the virtual team to meet the goal has become one of the top priorities of companies. Formation of virtual teams seems impactful. Modern businesses have embraced many ways to formalize the virtual teams. Technological, human, and financial resources are needed to make a team that can meet objectives and align with the strategic directions of the firm. The study is segmented in several parts. First phase of the content elaborates ways to structure the virtual team. The second phase illustrates some root causes of the team or group failure. Team leaders or managers can obtain insights and make strategies to form the am successfully and make it sustainable for a long run. Part 1: Proposing the effective way to structure the virtual team Working in a group or team is a positive approach. Some challenges occur in virtual team environment. The management must structure the team effectively to reduce the visibility of issues or challenges and enhance the positivity. Effective ways to structure the virtual team are as under To create or structure the virtual team, it seems imperative to gather all team members physically. Face to face communication between team members is important to foster trust and build long-term relationships. After enhancing the communication process and building the relationship, the management must clarify roles and responsibilities. The process of the team is APPLYING THE CONCEPT OF MANAGEMENT 4 to be designed. Tasks, to be assigned to team members, must be elaborated along with some key insights and necessary details. Team members are co-located, and the delegation of the task with the clear description is mandatory. Communication in terms of emotional state and frequency is the big challenge in the virtual team environment. Team leaders and member
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