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A model of virtual organisations

Y. P. Shao

BizIT Consulting, Toronto, Canada

S. Y. Liao

City University of Hong Kong

H. Q. Wang

City University of Hong Kong, ishongko{at}cityu.edu.hk

A model is presented of a virtual organisation that contains four variables: connectivity, purpose, technology and boundary. Four cases are analysed to illustrate the applicability and usefulness of the model. Based on the model, we make predictions for the stability of virtual organisations and creations of new forms of this organisational type.

Journal of Information Science, Vol. 24, No. 5, 305-312 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/016555159802400504
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