Virtual World – Physical World: What is the Real World?

Andries du Plessis and Bernhardett Theron
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Andries du Plessis: MBA Programme UUNZ, Institute of Business, Auckland, New Zealand
Bernhardett Theron: MBA Programme UUNZ, Institute of Business, Auckland, New Zealand

International Journal of Management Science and Business Administration, 2016, vol. 2, issue 6, 42-54

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential growth and use of Virtual World Technology. It is also concerned with the prospects for the routine use of Virtual Worlds in the workplace, the key aspects being the areas in which businesses are using Virtual World. The research design of this paper is descriptive. This research employs the multi-method data collection approach using surveys, where participants answered questions executed through interviews and questionnaires. The study is built on the combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis. All the respondents were familiar with the term Virtual World; and some with long tenures at their organisations, varying from 5 months to more than 22 years in the same field, provided valuable information. Virtual Worlds have created a new social and creative environment where new product development and virtual brands may be created. This paper points out directions, trends and provides indications that would form a sound basis for the necessary future research in Virtual Worlds. The findings of the study affirm that educational systems need to further progress and advance. Further value is that technologies that facilitate resources can be used effectively to promote lifelong learning, and support learner-centred approaches by being vastly available.

Keywords: Virtual world; physical world; technology; social (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.18775/ijmsba.1849-5664-5419.2014.26.1004

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