A dimensional analysis of geographically distributed project teams: A case study

J. Roberto Evaristo; Richard Scudder; Kevin C. Desouza; Osam Sato

doi:10.1016/j.jengtecman.2003.05.001

A dimensional analysis of geographically distributed project teams: A case study

J. Roberto Evaristo, Richard Scudder, Kevin C. Desouza, Osam Sato

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Abstract

In this paper, the authors describe a research project involving qualitative data collection from large organizations in the US, Japan and Europe. Its main objective is to understand what "distributed" means when discussing the management of distributed projects, an issue largely glossed over by the relevant literature. The discussion presented here suggests dimensions to the concept of "distributedness" through a theory-based model. An understanding of the distributedness dimensions simplifies the practical application of how to manage such systems.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	175-189
Number of pages	15
Journal	Journal of Engineering and Technology Management - JET-M
Volume	21
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jengtecman.2003.05.001
State	Published - Sep 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cross-cultural research
Distributed work
Information technology
Knowledge management
Project management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Industrial relations
General Engineering
Strategy and Management
Management Science and Operations Research
Information Systems and Management

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