Journal article
An investigation of the role of trust in virtual project management success
International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, Vol.5(1), pp.64-82
2008
Abstract
Virtual project teams introduce new challenges for project managers tasked with the job of delivering project success. One such challenge is the development and maintenance of trust within the virtual environment. The paper explores the role that trust plays in virtual project teams and investigates how trust influences project outcomes. A model of trust in the virtual team environment is proposed and tested using data collected from a survey of members of the Project Management Institute. Analysis of the data showed that virtual team trust predicted project success, however swift trust and perceived traditional experience did not have any influence on virtual team trust. Based on the results of the study, the paper explores and recommends strategies to develop and maintain trust to a level that promotes the success of virtual team projects.
Details
- Title
- An investigation of the role of trust in virtual project management success
- Authors/Creators
- C. Mumbi (Author/Creator)T.J. McGill (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, Vol.5(1), pp.64-82
- Publisher
- Inderscience
- Identifiers
- 991005540164707891
- Copyright
- Copyright (c) 2008 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Information Technology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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