LibGuides: PSY-6414 v5: Week 7 Resources

Week 7 Required Resources

Textbook

Your course textbook can be accessed via the Redshelf link in the Getting Started module.

Levi, D & Askay, D.A. (2021). Group dynamics for teams (6th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.

Read Chapters 15. Virtuality refers to geographic dispersion among team members and their reliance on technology for interaction. While virtual teams offer advantages, they also present challenges. Addressing these challenges is crucial for enhancing virtual team effectiveness.

Articles

Insights from the Virtual Team Science: Rapid Deployment during COVID-19
Kilcullen, M., Feitosa, J., & Salas, E. (2022). Insights from the virtual team science: Rapid deployment during COVID-19. Human Factors, 64(8), 1429-1440.
This article synthesizes relevant practices and provides insights into effective virtual team rapid deployment.
Building Resilient Virtual Teams
Kirkman, B. L., & Stoverink, A. C. (2021). Building resilient virtual teams. Organizational Dynamics, 50(1), 100825.
Kirkman and Stoverink (2021) provide critical, evidence-based strategies and tips for building resilience in more virtual, as opposed to more face-to-face, teams.
Challenges and Barriers in Virtual Teams: A Literature Review
Morrison-Smith, S., & Ruiz, J. (2020). Challenges and barriers in virtual teams: A literature review. SN Applied Sciences, 2(6), 1-33.
This article examines the challenges (geographical distance, temporal distance, perceived distance, the configuration of dispersed teams, and diversity of workers faced by virtual teams and their use.