scholarly journals The Effects Of Computer-Mediated Communication Systems On Writing

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
John M. Penrose ◽  
Douglas Muller
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Electronic Mail ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Original Study ◽  
Communication Patterns ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
The Way

Computers are changing the way we communicate. Examples of new communication patterns abound, supported by variousoften conflictingtheories. This paper examines how electronic mail, in particular, may be changing the way we write. Included is discussion of an original study which sought to clarify some of the conflicting theories. The literature review and the results of the study, although tentative, provide a research agenda and useful findings for application to organizations.

Computer-Mediated Communication

2009 ◽  
pp. 1547-1568
Author(s):  
J. Michael Blocher
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Electronic Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Computer Mediated Communications

Advancements in information technology have transformed much in all aspects of today’s society. In particular, synchronous and asynchronous electronic communication systems support countless interactions every day. However, these communication systems have specific limitations that can cause miscommunications as well. Because of that, computer-mediated communications (CMC) has been a robust research agenda in many disciplines. This is especially true of education, where online learning has become common place in all but a few universities, thus requiring learners to interact via CMC within virtual learning environments. This chapter will use educational CMC research as a lens to promote and support an understanding of how to better utilize and facilitate electronic communication, regardless of the field or endeavor.

Computer-Mediated Communication

2011 ◽  
pp. 195-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Michael Blocher
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Electronic Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Computer Mediated Communications

Advancements in information technology have transformed much in all aspects of today’s society. In particular, synchronous and asynchronous electronic communication systems support countless interactions every day. However, these communication systems have specific limitations that can cause miscommunications as well. Because of that, computer-mediated communications (CMC) has been a robust research agenda in many disciplines. This is especially true of education, where online learning has become common place in all but a few universities, thus requiring learners to interact via CMC within virtual learning environments. This chapter will use educational CMC research as a lens to promote and support an understanding of how to better utilize and facilitate electronic communication, regardless of the field or endeavor.

Leadership Competencies for Managing Global Virtual Teams

2008 ◽  
pp. 1303-1310
Author(s):  
Diana J. Wong-MingJi
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
Stock Exchanges ◽  
Global Virtual Teams ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Organizational Hierarchies

The demand for leadership competencies to leverage performance from global virtual teams (GVTs) is growing as organizations continue to search for talent, regardless of location. This means that the work of virtual leaders is embedded in the global shifting of work (Tyran, Tyran & Shepherd, 2003). The phenomenon began with the financial industry as trading took place 24/7 with stock exchanges in different time zones. It is expanding into other industries such as software programming, law, engineering, and call centers. GVTs support the globalization of work by providing organizations with innovative, flexible, and rapid access to human capital. Several forces of competition contribute to the increasing adoption of GVTs, including globalizing of competition, growing service industries, flattening of organizational hierarchies, increasing number of strategic alliances, outsourcing, and growing use of teams (Pawar & Sharifi, 1997; Townsend, DeMarie & Hendrickson, 1998). The backbone of GVTs is innovation with computer-mediated communication systems (CMCSs). Advances with CMCSs facilitate and support virtual team environments.

Training Techniques for Developing Trust in Virtual Teams

2011 ◽  
pp. 1659-1666
Author(s):  
Peggy M. Beranek ◽  
Ben Martz ◽  
Monique French
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Comparison Of The Results

Trust among team members is a major factor influencing the cohesiveness of the group, trust also has a direct impact on team performance, problem solving, organizational performance, and organizational communication. Virtual teams are teams in which members are distributed and communicate via computer-mediated communication systems (CMCS). Past research has indicated that the development of trust among team members requires face-to-face communication, thereby making it difficult for virtual teams to develop trust. Recent research has shown that it is possible to train virtual teams to exhibit higher levels of trust. This paper describes and discusses different methods of trust training for virtual teams. We offer a comprehensive comparison of the results and analysis of the training programs of these studies and offer advice on developing and conducting such programs.

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