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Employee Commitment in Virtual Teams: State of the Art and Research Directions

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DOI: 10.23977/acccm.2023.051108 | Downloads: 12 | Views: 361

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Yu Jie 1

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1 City University, Selangor, Malaysia

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Yu Jie

ABSTRACT

The digital era has revolutionized the modern workplace, bringing forth new challenges and opportunities that impact employee commitment. This paper aims to provide a thorough examination of the existing literature on employee commitment in virtual teams while offering valuable insights for future research. By conducting an in-depth analysis of remote teams, digital communication platforms, trust dynamics, communication patterns, and work-life balance within virtual work settings, this review paper reveals the intricate interplay between technology and employee commitment. Drawing upon compelling research findings, it demonstrates how affective commitment, emotional attachment, and organizational identity are strongly influenced by these factors. Furthermore, this review highlights the pressing need for further investigation into the complex relationship between remote working technology and employee commitment. By addressing these knowledge gaps, this study offers practical implications for businesses and paves the way for future research endeavours in this field.

KEYWORDS

Employee commitment, Virtual work settings, Remote teams, Digital communication platforms, Trust dynamics, Communication patterns, Work-life balance, Review paper

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Yu Jie, Employee Commitment in Virtual Teams: State of the Art and Research Directions. Accounting and Corporate Management (2023) Vol. 5: 47-56. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/acccm.2023.051108.

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