Virtual Organization

Also known as Network organization or Digital organization.

It is a social network in which all the horizontal and vertical boundaries are removed. It is a boundaryless organization. 

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It consists of individuals working out of physically dispersed workplaces, or even individuals working out of mobile devices and not tied to any workplace. There is a loose web of individuals, capital and technologies which operate without time and space constraints.

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Example- Nike, Reebok, Puma, Dell Computers, etc.

Types – Telecommuters, outsourcing employees, completely virtual. 

Components- Technology, Email integration, Office system integration, voice mail alert, Mobile data. 

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Think-

• Features
• The distinction between traditional organizations and virtual organizations.
• Advantages and Disadvantages.
• HR issues in virtual organization

there can be many more questions out of it. But if you clear with concept and practice to answer above from your understanding your thinking level gets ready to answers any questions.

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