Team identity formation in virtual teams

Abstract

Utilizing social identity theory as a framework, this chapter examines ideas concerning cyberspace collaboration. The defining characteristics of virtual teams, differences between identification, and cohesion and trust-based approaches are reviewed. Ideas regarding the nature of virtual team development including a proposed model of virtual team identity are explored.

Citation

Mansour-Cole, D. (2001), "Team identity formation in virtual teams", Beyerlein, M.M., Johnson, D.A. and Beyerlein, S.T. (Ed.) Virtual teams (Advances in Interdisciplinary Studies of Work Teams, Vol. 8), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 41-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1572-0977(01)08018-9