Assignment 1

MGT5620.E1 

Teams & Technology

ASSIGNMENT #1

Components of a Virtual Team

What are the components of a team?  What are the components of a  virtual  team?  Do all teams perform the same functions?  In reality, there are many types of teams in today’s business world; but what are their similarities?  Can you think of some examples? 

Part One:  ARTICLE REVIEW

Please read the attached article titled:  Managing a Remote Workforce: Proven Practices from Successful Leaders.

· Prepare a two-page summary of this article.  The first page of the article summary should contain a summary of the article itself, and the second page should contain your personal opinions and experiences regarding the issues raised in the article.

Part Two:  COMPONENTS OF A VIRTUAL TEAM

QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION 

1. Please read Leading from Anywhere: The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams Introduction & Chapters 1-3 (Building Culture Remotely, Hiring Remote Teammates & Building Bonds for Afar).

2. Choose 4-5 Components of a Virtual team that you find most important and write about these components.   Prepare a two-page summary. 

REQUIREMENTS

All assignments must be typed and reflective of graduate work. 

1. This is an individual assignment and as such, you must not give help or receive help from another student or individual.

2. This assignment must be submitted via the Moodle Portal and is generally 4-6 pages in length.  Please submit this as one document.  APA formatting is required.

3. Each time you turn in your assignment, please include the following information.

· Assignment number and title.

· Student’s name.

· Course:  MGT5620.E1