Navigating The Possible Legal Pitfalls Of Virtual Teams

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  • Carolyn M. Plump School of Business La Salle University
  • David J. Ketchen, Jr. Harbert College of Business Auburn University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/jod.13463

Keywords:

Virtual teams, legal challenges, employment laws, intellectual property

Abstract

Virtual teams are an increasingly popular element of organizational designs. While virtual teams offer important advantages – including increased collaboration, greater flexibility, and cost savings – they may also create legal issues. Specifically, using virtual teams may lead executives to unwittingly violate labor and personnel laws. The results can be costly, including the loss of key personnel, damage to a company’s reputation, and financial harm. Viewing virtual teams from a legal point of view, we identify pitfalls that virtual teams may encounter and offer ways to avoid them. 

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Published

2013-12-12

How to Cite

Plump, C. M., & Ketchen, Jr., D. J. (2013). Navigating The Possible Legal Pitfalls Of Virtual Teams. Journal of Organization Design, 2(3), 51–55. https://doi.org/10.7146/jod.13463

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