With the development of technology, virtual work has emerged as a solution for collapsing distances and assisting remotely located employees and managers to collaborate virtually. Where the remote work is not a necessity due to the separation by large distances but rather a choice, research demonstrates that organisations and employees benefit too. However, some managers fear that virtual teamwork compromises some traditional workplace benefits that they had taken for granted, such as collaboration and a sense of community. There is, therefore, a call for new solutions to maximise the benefits and to minimise the inadequacies of virtual teamwork. In your essay, using management theories critically analyse the phenomenon of virtual teamwork and answer these two questions: -What are the advantages and disadvantages of virtual teamwork? -What can managers do to bridge the virtual and real worlds of teamwork for the betterment of organisations and employees? *Management theories: Learning about management is based on studying, understanding and using theories of management to interpret various events, situations, trends, and experiences. Students must explicitly refer to the variety of available theoretical material regarding teamwork. Theoretical material (or, theory, in short, as used in the marking rubric) includes any theories, models, concepts, or research findings that are discussed in lectures, course readings and in peer-reviewed academic literature required and recommended for the use in this Essay (see the Leganto reading list), and sourced independently via research databases. 1.Introduction (up to 150 words) introduce the question/issue and how it is tackled in the Essay. Tip: an introduction can be written last after the Essay has been written to provide a lead as to what will follow. While using the heading Introduction is not compulsory, doing so will help the readers to identify the sections of your Essay. 2.Body of the Essay (up to 750 words) methodically address the questions, applying theoretical material provided in the week-6 lecture. Tip: Provide examples and other evidence such as research findings in the peer-reviewed journals you read, to substantiate (back up) your arguments. It is not compulsory but highly recommended to use the headings within the body of the Essay to provide the structure which will guide the readers through your arguments. 3.Conclusion (up to 100 words*) summarise the key points made in your Essay. Tip: a conclusion contains no new information. It summarises your insights/recommendations and investigations performed in the Body of the Essay. While using the heading Conclusion is not compulsory, doing so will help the readers to identify the sections of your Essay. 4.Reference List (excluded from the word count) accurately and consistently list all references mentioned within the Essay
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