What is a Virtual Organisation?

... Page Title Page Introduction 2 Acknowledgements 3 What is a Virtual Organisation? 4 Managing virtual networks 7 Student workbook This report is a completion of the assignment for the module OE102, People at work. The report consists of the answers to a) Explain what is meant by a virtual "organisation" & b) Why might virtual structures and networks be preferred by managers who seek to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. The report is of 1594 words which does not include this introduction. I have made reference to relevant theorists in my answer. My completed student workbook is attached to the end of this report. I would like to acknowledge the following for the provision of the useful sources of information I made use of in order to gain knowledge and understanding in this subject. Books, publications and journals Module booklets, OE102, Michael Flagg, University of North London Management & Organisation Behaviour, Laurie J Mullins, Prentice Hall J.A. Byrne, The Virtual Corporation, Business Week

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