Nowadays global teams have become an integral part of this world through the increase in international business activities. Big corporate organisations create teams with people from different locations, cultural backgrounds, skills and knowledge to increase productivity.
Because of the distance team members have to communicate virtually by e-mail, videoconference, phone or other media tools, which saves money and time. The diversity in a global team can enhance creativity to carry out challenging tasks. But to overcome the constraints, which come a long with global teams it is clear that people have to find an effective way to work in a global team. In the following Essay I will analyse the role of effort in global teams.
First, I will discuss the influence of low effort on 4 constraints of global team working. My second point will be the effect of low effort on cultural problems team members face in a global team and finally, I will present my own evidence from the course work.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The influence of low effort on 4 constraints of global team working
- Common ground
- Coupling of work
- Collaboration Readiness
- Technology readiness
- The effect of low effort on cultural problems team members face in a global team
- Cultural differences in personal relationships
- Management and authority styles in different cultures
- Communication styles and language barriers
- The influence of low effort on global team working
- Delay Costs
- The role of the team leader
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The essay aims to analyze the significance of effort in the context of global team working strategies. It examines how low effort impacts various aspects of global teamwork, ultimately arguing that effort is essential for success.
- The influence of low effort on the constraints of global team working
- The effect of low effort on cultural problems in global teams
- The role of effort in overcoming language barriers
- The impact of low effort on delay costs and the role of the team leader
- The importance of effort for achieving successful global teamwork
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The essay explores the critical role of effort in facilitating effective global team working. It begins by analyzing how low effort can negatively impact four key concepts identified by Olson and Olson (2000), namely common ground, coupling of work, collaboration readiness, and technology readiness. These concepts highlight the importance of communication, trust, and preparedness in global teams.
The essay further examines the impact of low effort on cultural problems encountered by global teams. It discusses the influence of differing cultural perspectives on personal relationships, management styles, and communication patterns. This analysis underlines the need for sensitivity and effort in navigating cultural differences.
The essay then focuses on the practical implications of low effort, particularly in the context of delay costs and the leadership role. The essay highlights how low effort can impede communication, contribute to delays, and hinder the effectiveness of team leadership.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The essay focuses on the key themes of global team working, effort, cultural differences, communication, trust, collaboration readiness, technology readiness, delay costs, and leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is effort critical in global teams?
Effort is essential to overcome the physical distance, cultural differences, and communication barriers that naturally occur in global virtual collaborations.
What are the 4 constraints of global team working?
The paper identifies common ground, coupling of work, collaboration readiness, and technology readiness as key constraints influenced by the level of effort.
How does low effort affect cultural problems?
Low effort leads to misunderstandings in personal relationships, management styles, and communication, as team members fail to adapt to diverse cultural backgrounds.
What are "delay costs" in global teams?
Delay costs refer to the time and productivity lost when communication is ineffective or slow due to a lack of effort and preparedness within the team.
What is the role of the team leader in this context?
The team leader must drive the effort to maintain engagement, bridge cultural gaps, and ensure that technology is used effectively to meet team goals.
- Quote paper
- Marie-Louise Lipp (Author), 2015, The role of effort in choosing global team working strategies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/314286
