scholarly journals The Impact of Communication Structure and Interpersonal Dependencies on Distributed Teams

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy La Fond ◽  
Dan Roberts ◽  
Jennifer Neville ◽  
James Tyler ◽  
Stacey Connaughton
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Teams ◽  
Communication Structure ◽  
The Impact

Research on System Architecture to Provide Maximum Security, End User Device Independency and User Centric Control over Content in Cloud

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 38-52
Author(s):  
Sai Manoj Marepalli ◽  
Razia Sultana ◽  
Andreas Christ
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Communication Structure ◽  
Layered Architecture ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cloud User

Cloud computing is the emerging technology providing IT as a utility through internet. The benefits of cloud computing are but not limited to service based, scalable, elastic, shared pool of resources, metered by use. Due to mentioned benefits the concept of cloud computing fits very well with the concept of m-learning which differs from other forms of e-learning, covers a wide range of possibilities opened up by the convergence of new mobile technologies, wireless communication structure and distance learning development. The concept of cloud computing like any other concept has not only benefits but also introduces myriad of security issues, such as transparency between cloud user and provider, lack of standards, security concerns related to identity, Service Level Agreements (SLA) inadequacy etc. Providing secure, transparent, and reliable services in cloud computing environment is an important issue. This paper introduces a secured three layered architecture with an advance Intrusion Detection System (advIDS), which overcomes different vulnerabilities on cloud deployed applications. This proposed architecture can reduce the impact of different attacks by providing timely alerts, rejecting the unauthorized access over services, and recording the new threat profiles for future verification. The goal of this research is to provide more control over data and applications to the cloud user, which are now mainly controlled by Cloud Service Provider (CSP).

A Systematic Review of Communication in Distributed Crews in High-Risk Environments

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-106
Author(s):  
Justine Rockwood ◽  
Dan Nathan-Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Team Performance ◽  
Task Complexity ◽  
Distributed Teams ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Risk Environments ◽  
The Impact ◽  
High Risk Environments

Effective communication is critical to team performance but can be impacted by the distribution of team members. Distribution is increasingly found in high-risk environments where task complexity necessitates geographic and/or temporal separation of team members. Understanding the impact of distribution on communication is critical to ensuring effective team performance. We review the research examining communication in distributed teams in high-risk environments to provide an overview of the literature to date. Articles examining communication in distributed teams were analyzed in a systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Themes relevant to the research question were extracted from the studies using thematic analysis. Five themes were identified: updating shared mental models, effects of transmission lags, content of communication, communication protocols, and technological advances. The five themes identify directions for future research.

scholarly journals The Impact of Perceived Subgroup Formation on Transactive Memory Systems and Performance in Distributed Teams

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yide Shen ◽  
Michael J. Gallivan ◽  
Xinlin Tang
Keyword(s):  
Team Performance ◽  
Memory Systems ◽  
Transactive Memory ◽  
Distributed Teams ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Group Members ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

With distributed teams becoming increasingly common in organizations, improving their performance is a critical challenge for both practitioners and researchers. This research examines how group members' perception of subgroup formation affects team performance in fully distributed teams. The authors propose that individual members' perception about the presence of subgroups within the team has a negative effect on team performance, which manifests itself through decreases in a team's transactive memory system (TMS). Using data from 154 members of 41 fully distributed teams (where no group members were colocated), the authors found that members' perceptions of the existence of subgroups impair the team's TMS and its overall performance. They found these effects to be statistically significant. In addition, decreases in a group's TMS partially mediate the effect of perceived subgroup formation on team performance. The authors discuss the implications of their findings for managerial action, as well as for researchers, and they propose directions for future research.

Communication between Crews: The Effects of Speech Intelligibility on Team Performance

1993 ◽  
Vol 37 (9) ◽  
pp. 630-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie A. Whitaker ◽  
Starr L. Fox ◽  
Leslie J. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Task Performance ◽  
Team Performance ◽  
Speech Intelligibility ◽  
Speech Communication ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Radio Communication ◽  
Communication Structure ◽  
Complex Tasks ◽  
Transmission Factors ◽  
The Impact

Speech is a critical method of communication among group members while they are trying to accomplish a task. The present research program is designed to determine the impact of speech communication on performing a variety of communication-intensive tasks. A model describing performance as a function of auditory workload has guided this research. This model states that transmission, linguistic, and individual factors each contribute to auditory workload and hence influence task performance. The current study focused on two transmission factors: speech intelligibility and communication structure. Previous work in this program has reported the performance of two- or three-person crews operating alone to accomplish various tasks. The present study examined the team performance of two crews operating interactively to accomplish more complex tasks. Speech intelligibility was varied from 100% to 25% and was measured using the Modified Rhymes Test. Twelve crews were tested at the Closed Combat Test Bed using M1A2 tank simulators. The results of this study are consistent with those predicted by the auditory workload model; decrements in task performance occur at higher levels of intelligibility for more complex tasks than for less complex tasks. In addition to the task performance measured in this study, verbal protocols taken from recorded transcripts were coded as evidence of the changes in communication structure when speech intelligibility is varied. The implications of these findings for communication using cellular telephones and radio communication are discussed.

scholarly journals Assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on honors student learning, institutional connections, and intent to return to campus

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Evren Celik Wiltse ◽  
Michael Gonda ◽  
Camille Massmann ◽  
Kas Williams ◽  
Rebecca Bott-Knutson
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Honors Students ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
State University ◽  
Communication Structure ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Intent To Return ◽  
Online Format ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic quickly converted classes to an online format in the middle of the academic semester at South Dakota State University (SDSU), USA. Our objectives were 1) to identify factors affecting student learning and connectivity following this transition and 2) to evaluate differences between honors and non-honors students. Students (n=230) were surveyed with Likert-type, descriptive, and open-ended questions about their experiences following the transition. Clear, frequent communication between students and SDSU was identified as the most appreciated aspect of SDSU’s response. Students who reported struggling academically following the transition were more likely to be facing difficulties with finances and access to or use of online learning technology. Honors students reported fewer technology barriers and financial stressors than non-honors students. Degree completion and social connections were driving the desire to return to face-to-face classes, but this enthusiasm was dampened by COVID-19-related health concerns. Communication, structure, and flexibility were identified as factors affecting student success.

scholarly journals Creativity in Virtual Teams: A Review and Agenda for Future Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roni Reiter-Palmon ◽  
William Kramer ◽  
Joseph A. Allen ◽  
Vignesh R. Murugavel ◽  
Salvatore A. Leone
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Distributed Teams ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Team Creativity ◽  
Virtual Tools ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
Virtual Meetings ◽  
The Impact

Abstract As communication technology capabilities have improved and the globalization of the workforce has resulted in distributed teams, organizations have been shifting towards virtual teams and virtual meetings over the last decade. This trend has been accelerated with current work-from-home orders due to COVID-19. Even though virtual collaboration has, in the past, been the focus of multiple studies, there are some surprising gaps in our knowledge. For instance, there are few empirical studies examining the impact of virtual devices and tools on creative problem-solving. While there is a substantial body of research on electronic brainstorming and the use of virtual tools for idea generation, less is known about earlier processes such as problem construction or later processes such as idea evaluation and idea selection. Furthermore, as a dynamic process, creativity and innovation is heavily influenced by the people engaged in the process and their collaborative environment, yet there is a gap in the literature regarding the type of virtual tools used in the process (i.e., audio + video vs. audio alone, or the use of file-sharing technologies). In this paper, we will review the current literature on virtual teams, virtual meetings, and creativity. We will then explore theoretical frameworks such as media richness theory that can help us understand how virtuality and virtual tools may influence team creativity across the dynamic range of the creative problem-solving process. Finally, given the limited research in the domain of virtual team creativity we provide questions to help guide future research. Research questions will help identify those areas where virtual teams may be beneficial for creativity and areas where virtual teams may be likely to perform less effectively on creative tasks.

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