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Temporal Differences in Perception Among Globally Dispersed Software Teams. Implications for Leadership

Journal of Leadership and Management

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Title Temporal Differences in Perception Among Globally Dispersed Software Teams. Implications for Leadership
 
Creator Fjermestad, Jerry; School of Management, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
Egan, Richard; Information Systems Department, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
 
Description This paper describes the results of a gap analysis study used to determine differences in temporal perceptions among globally dispersed software teams. Very few prior studies have focused on measuring such cultural differences and their impact on dispersed teams with the emphasis on the team level. A survey was issued to virtual teams working in four countries, (China, India, Ireland, and United States) consisting of 12 questions derived from four constructs (Future Orientation, Lateness Attitude, Sense of Urgency, Temporal Rigidity). There were a total of 92 subjects from one company. This study showed quantitative differences in perception among cultures corresponded to qualitative statements made by management concerning two countries. Limitation: one company and a small sample size. This research suggests that the instrument may be of value to management by identifying problems early.
 
Publisher Institute of Leadership in Management
 
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Date 2014-08-25
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article
 
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Identifier http://leadership.net.pl/index.php/JLM/article/view/18
 
Source Journal of Leadership and Management; Vol 1, No 1 (2014): Journal of Leadership and Management
2391-6087
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://leadership.net.pl/index.php/JLM/article/view/18/4
 
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