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How to Manage Virtual Communities and Teams using Adjacencies: A process based on Functional Analysis and Adaptive Structuration Theory

How to Manage Virtual Communities and Teams using Adjacencies: A process based on Functional Analysis and Adaptive Structuration Theory

Marc Diviné, Julie Stal Le Cardinal
Copyright: © 2014 |Volume: 10 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 22
ISSN: 1548-3673|EISSN: 1548-3681|EISBN13: 9781466653870|DOI: 10.4018/ijec.2014010103
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Diviné, Marc, and Julie Stal Le Cardinal. "How to Manage Virtual Communities and Teams using Adjacencies: A process based on Functional Analysis and Adaptive Structuration Theory." IJEC vol.10, no.1 2014: pp.35-56. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijec.2014010103

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Diviné, M. & Le Cardinal, J. S. (2014). How to Manage Virtual Communities and Teams using Adjacencies: A process based on Functional Analysis and Adaptive Structuration Theory. International Journal of e-Collaboration (IJeC), 10(1), 35-56. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijec.2014010103

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Diviné, Marc, and Julie Stal Le Cardinal. "How to Manage Virtual Communities and Teams using Adjacencies: A process based on Functional Analysis and Adaptive Structuration Theory," International Journal of e-Collaboration (IJeC) 10, no.1: 35-56. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijec.2014010103

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Abstract

This paper aims at responding to the need for specific management of virtual entities. It proposes a flexible process based on Functional Analysis and Adaptive Structuration Theory, called Virtual Entities Management Support (VEMS). Starting from environmental requirements analysis, the method helps to choose functions, attitudes, and tools based on a strategic vision in three dimensions: the virtual entity value addition, the members' satisfaction, and the entity flexible frontiers. It leverages the powerful concept of adjacent individuals and adjacent communities inside the 3-D model. The full process is detailed and applied to five virtual entities inside and outside the industry. It raised a common view of 21 best attitudes. The paper provides managerial guidelines to managers of virtual entities.

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