Virtual organization

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Virtual organization (alternatively known as virtual structure; hereinafter, the Organization) is an organization in which organizational units mostly utilize virtual arrangements for the enterprise workforce. The Organization usually outsources major business functions.


Definitions

According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),

Virtual structure. A small, core organization that outsources major business functions.

According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),

Virtual organization. An organization that consists of a small core of full-time employees and outside specialists temporarily hired as needed to work on projects.

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