The Relationships between Leadership Behaviors Team Learning and Performance among the Virtual Teams

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Zehir C., Pınar T., Kitapçı H., Tanrıverdi H.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RESEARCH, vol.7, pp.68-79, 2014 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: IBZ Online
  • Page Numbers: pp.68-79
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abstract

Teams are in the mid of a renaissance. Particularly in today’s business environments, characterized by

globalization, technological progress and intense competition, the virtual teams—as the work groups with

members at different locations, using computer based communication and sharing inputs and other individual

efforts through technology—are increasingly becoming prevalent. However there is still a gap in the literature

concerning the performance and success of virtual teams. In this study, the interrelationships among leadership,

team learning and team performance is theoretically and empirically investigated within the context of virtual

teams. After a deep literature review a survey is conducted on 101 teams. The data is analyzed via PLS 3.0

statistical program. The path analyzes results show reveals the important role of leadership on team learning for

virtual teams. Moreover the findings underline the vital role of team learning on team success and performance

for virtual teams just like for the traditional teams.