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Web-Based Template-Driven Communication Support Systems: Using Shadow netWorkspace to Support Trust Development in Virtual Teams

Web-Based Template-Driven Communication Support Systems: Using Shadow netWorkspace to Support Trust Development in Virtual Teams

Herbert Remidez Jr., Antonie Stam, James M. Laffey
Copyright: © 2007 |Volume: 3 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 9
ISSN: 1548-3673|EISSN: 1548-3681|ISSN: 1548-3673|EISBN13: 9781615205769|EISSN: 1548-3681|DOI: 10.4018/jec.2007010104
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Remidez Jr., Herbert, et al. "Web-Based Template-Driven Communication Support Systems: Using Shadow netWorkspace to Support Trust Development in Virtual Teams." IJEC vol.3, no.1 2007: pp.65-73. http://doi.org/10.4018/jec.2007010104

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Remidez Jr., H., Stam, A., & Laffey, J. M. (2007). Web-Based Template-Driven Communication Support Systems: Using Shadow netWorkspace to Support Trust Development in Virtual Teams. International Journal of e-Collaboration (IJeC), 3(1), 65-73. http://doi.org/10.4018/jec.2007010104

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Remidez Jr., Herbert, Antonie Stam, and James M. Laffey. "Web-Based Template-Driven Communication Support Systems: Using Shadow netWorkspace to Support Trust Development in Virtual Teams," International Journal of e-Collaboration (IJeC) 3, no.1: 65-73. http://doi.org/10.4018/jec.2007010104

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Abstract

Teams whose interactions might be mediated entirely via Internet-based communication, virtual teams, are emerging as commonplace in business settings. Researchers have identified trust as a key ingredient for virtual teams to work effectively (Aubrey & Kelsey, 2003; Beranek, 2000; David & McDaniel, 2004; Iacono & Weisband, 1997; Jarvenpaa, Knoll, & Leidner, 1998; Jarvenpaa, Shadow, & Staples; 2004). However, researchers have not identified scalable methods that consistently promote trust within virtual teams. Improved interface design for communication support systems used by virtual teams may contribute to solving this problem. Interface cannot solve the problem of members trusting each other, but it can support the type of activities that do. This paper describes the development and some initial experiences with a Web-based, template-driven, asynchronous communication support tool and how this system can be used to support trust development in virtual teams and performance goals of virtual teams. This article presents the capabilities and features of the communication support system. More detailed findings from an experimental study of this system’s use can be found in another publication (Remidez, 2003).

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