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Cultural Flexibility in ICT Projects: A New Perspective on Managing Diversity in Project Teams

verfasst von: Christina Böhm

Erschienen in: Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management | Ausgabe 2/2013

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International information and communication technology (ICT) projects cause various challenges for project managers in distributed and intercultural teams. Besides geographic distance or different time zones, cultural differences and other diversity aspects impact the success of ICT projects. Although international project management standards cover certain fields of intercultural projects, approaches towards diversity management are not methodically included. This paper critically reviews existing concepts and approaches on managing diversity and cultural factors in ICT projects. It will be suggested how current concepts may be extended in order to manage diversity aspects in ICT projects more flexibly, individually, and effectively. Finally, new perspectives for further research are examined.

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Titel: Cultural Flexibility in ICT Projects: A New Perspective on Managing Diversity in Project Teams
verfasst von: Christina Böhm
Publikationsdatum: 01.06.2013
Verlag: Springer India
Erschienen in: Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management / Ausgabe 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0972-2696
Elektronische ISSN: 0974-0198
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40171-013-0037-6

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