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Title: KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN DISTRIBUTED TEAMS - THE IMPACT OF VIRTUAL COLLABORATION TOOLS
KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN DISTRIBUTED TEAMS - THE IMPACT OF VIRTUAL COLLABORATION TOOLS

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Zuzanna Piwowarczyk
10.5593/sgem2024/2.1/s07.07
10.5593/sgem2024/2.1
1314-2704
978-619-7603-69-9
English
24
2.1
•    Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE 
•    Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA
Informatics
This study analyzes the impact of virtual collaboration tools on knowledge sharing in distributed and virtual teams, operating at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and organizational processes. It aims to unravel the complexities of knowledge sharing in modern workplaces by examining the role of these tools in facilitating knowledge exchange, identifying factors for effective practices, and exploring the impact of organizational culture and industry dynamics. Through empirical research, including a self-completed online questionnaire and secondary data sources, the study addresses key research objectives and hypotheses, seeking to maintain elevated levels of knowledge sharing with increasing virtual collaboration.
Building on previous research on IT management models and knowledge exchange, the study finds that virtual collaboration tools positively influence knowledge sharing, with specific tools and functions such as speed of access and file storage contributing significantly. However, challenges remain in transparency of information structure and integration with organizational tools. Despite limitations in sample size, the research offers valuable insights and practical strategies for organizations navigating today's dynamic work landscape, supporting best practices in environments user planning and IT tool design, and deepening the understanding of knowledge sharing in virtual.
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Proceedings of 24th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2024
24th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2024, 1 - 7 July, 2024
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STEF92 Technology
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM
SWS Scholarly Society; Acad Sci Czech Republ; Latvian Acad Sci; Polish Acad Sci; Russian Acad Sci; Serbian Acad Sci and Arts; Natl Acad Sci Ukraine; Natl Acad Sci Armenia; Sci Council Japan; European Acad Sci, Arts and Letters; Acad Fine Arts Zagreb Croatia; Croatian Acad Sci and Arts; Acad Sci Moldova; Montenegrin Acad Sci and Arts; Georgian Acad Sci; Acad Fine Arts and Design Bratislava; Russian Acad Arts; Turkish Acad Sci.
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