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In literature numerous definitions and characteristics of virtual organizations are available. A large number of research initiatives and industry cases have been developing concepts, methods and enabling IT for virtual organizations. This chapter presents a synopsis of results from more than 60 national, European, and global research projects (including IMS), as well as US research and road-mapping activities (IMTI and FIATECH). The first part describes common definitions, characteristics and core concepts for networks and virtual organisations. In the second part expectations, potentials and management issues in virtual organizations are discussed.
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Kürümlüoglu, M., Nøstdal, R., Karvonen, I. (2005). Base Concepts. In: Camarinha-Matos, L.M., Afsarmanesh, H., Ollus, M. (eds) Virtual Organizations. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23757-7_2
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