The Relationships between Leadership Behaviors Team Learning and Performance among the Virtual Teams

Abstract

Teams are in the middle of a renaissance. Particularly in today's business environments, characterized by globalization, technological progress, and intense competition, virtual teams -- as work groups with members at different locations, using computer based communication and sharing inputs and other individual efforts through technology -- are increasingly becoming prevalent. However, there is still a gap in the literature concerning the performance and success of virtual teams. In this study, the interrelationships among leadership, team learning, and team performance was theoretically and empirically investigated within the context of virtual teams. After a deep literature review, a survey was conducted on 101 teams. The data was analyzed via the PLS 3.0 statistical program. The path analysis results revealed the important role of leadership on team learning for virtual teams. Moreover, the findings underlined the vital role of team learning on team success and the performance for virtual teams, just like for the traditional teams.