@inproceedings{efb892330f10408a91e630591c216761,
title = "A new perspective on {"}virtual{"}: Analyzing discontinuities in the work environment",
abstract = "The word {"}virtual{"} has become a potent buzzword and, as such, is freely applied to many situations, with many meanings. As a result, it, like other buzzwords, is in danger of meaning nothing. In this paper, we develop a more precise understanding of the use of the word {"}virtual{"} to describe changing work environments. Our specific contribution is to propose a framework to classify these different work environments based on the type of discontinuities involved. This framework enables us to compare research across a variety of different topics and work settings and further develop a foundation for future research investigating managing and working in this new environment. In this paper; we test our framework by using it to classify 75 published articles on virtual work environments and from earlier research streams.",
keywords = "Communications technology, Delay, Dispersion, Environmental management, Manufacturing, Product development, Space technology, Supply chains, Teleworking, Testing",
author = "Watson-Manheim, {M. B.} and K. Crowston and Chudoba, {K. M.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2002 IEEE.; 35th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2002 ; Conference date: 07-01-2002 Through 10-01-2002",
year = "2002",
doi = "10.1109/HICSS.2002.994446",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences",
publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",
pages = "10--19",
editor = "Sprague, {Ralph H.}",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 35th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2002",
address = "United States",
}