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| Author: | Robey, D. Schwaig, K. S. Jin, L. |
| Title: | Intertwining material and virtual work |
| Journal: | Information and Organization
2003 : VOL 13:2, p. 111-130 |
| Index terms: | WORK ORGANIZATION INTERNET |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Virtual work in organizations continues to be promoted despite the absence of a strong conceptual understanding of virtual work and its consequences. In this paper, the authors draw from Sotto (1997) and Turoff (1997), who treat virtual work as a second, electronically mediated representation of material work. The virtual and material representations co-exist and intertwine, potentially allowing teams and organizations to extend their capabilities. The authors identify four aspects of intertwining: reinforcement, complementarity, synergy, and reciprocity. In instances where the relationship between virtual and material worlds of work lack one or more of these aspects, ironic and confused outcomes may result. |
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