Implications of space and time for distributed work: an interpretive study of US–Norwegian systems development teams

Suprateek Sarker and Sundeep Sahay

European Journal of Information Systems, 2004, vol. 13, issue 1, 3-20

Abstract: In this paper, utilizing the often taken-for-granted notions of space and time, we develop an understanding of how collaboration is possible among virtual team-members spread across the globe. We do so by interpretively examining the actual experiences and work practices of virtual team-members located in the US & Norway, engaged in information systems development (ISD) projects. We identify a number of collaboration inhibitors, along with strategies used by team-members to address the challenges posed by the mismatch in time zones and the lack of physical proximity.

Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000485

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