Electronic Communication with Virtual Teams

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Electronic Communication with Virtual Teams Electronic Communication with Virtual Teams Resource: Case 5 in Ch.7 of Intercultural Business Communication Consider the following: You are the manager of the virtual team referenced in Case 5 in Ch. 7 of Intercultural Business Communication. Because team members are located across the globe, you must communicate primarily via electronic communication methods. Write a 350- to 700-word paper on how to communicate effectively with your virtual team through electronic communications media, such as e-mail and text messaging. Format the paper consistent with APA guidelines. Address the following points about 3 of the 4 countries in the scenario: 1. The benefits of working as part of a virtual team The benefit of working as part of a virtual team in China is the organization of management because the very elements of Chinese culture create & sustain group attachment & conformity & supports a rigid social hierarchy. The benefits of working as part of a virtual team in the United States is the effectiveness & quicker communication; because instead of sending messages by mail or fax, team members can communicate faster through email, instant messenger, & text messaging. The benefits of working as part of a virtual team in France is that the team members can learn a lot from each other as well as learn at a faster pace; because of the technological advances in computers & networking systems. 2. The challenges of working as part of a virtual team: The challenge of working as part of a virtual team in China is that you cannot read nonverbal cues; which can make it difficult to communicate with team members (2013). You cannot determine how someone truly feels about a team member’s or manager’s comment when using electronic communications media although facial expressions are the same across all cultures.
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