A model of virtual organisations

Citation
Yp. Shao et al., A model of virtual organisations, J INF SCI, 24(5), 1998, pp. 305-312
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Library & Information Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE
ISSN journal
01655515 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
5
Year of publication
1998
Pages
305 - 312
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-5515(1998)24:5<305:AMOVO>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
A model is presented of a virtual organisation that contains four variables : connectivity, purpose, technology and boundary. Four cases are analysed t o illustrate the applicability and usefulness of the model, based on the mo del, we make predictions for the stability of virtual organisations and cre ations of new forms of this organisational type.