Does Mutual Knowledge Affect Virtual Team Performance? Theoretical Analysis and Anecdotal Evidence

Alanah Davis and Deepak Khazanchi
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Alanah Davis: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Deepak Khazanchi: University of Nebraska at Omaha

American Journal of Business, 2007, vol. 22, issue 2, pages 57-65

Abstract: This paper describes the concept of mutual knowledge and its potential impact on virtual team performance. Based on an analysis of extant literature, we argue that there is a gap in our understanding of what is known about mutual knowledge as it impacts team dynamics and virtual team performance. Supporting literature, anecdotes, and case studies are used to discuss the importance of mutual knowledge for virtual team performance and the research issues that need to be addressed in the future.

Keywords: Mutual knowledge; virtual teams; team performance; information sharing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R00 Z0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007

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