Analysis of leadership and its success in virtual work teams, in a global automotive design company in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20983/novarua.2019.19.2

Keywords:

Transformational leadership, Virtual work-teams, Organizations, Literature review

Abstract

This article presents the development of different studies in perception of the transformational leadership style applied in virtual work-teams (VWT). The approached phenomenon’s study method was conducted through a literature review in transformational leadership and VWT’s, to comprehend and stablish their importance in organizations. Results could provide VWT leaders with pertinent information to counteract distance and time difficulties. Findings determined leadership capability generates effectiveness in changing global business scenarios, as an adequate response of VWT’s at the organizational arena.

Author Biography

Néstor Daniel Varela Medina, Universidad Tecnológica de Ciudad Juárez

Grado académico: Doctorado.

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Published

2020-05-19