Konceptualni model povezave e-vodenja in identitete virtualnega tima: mediacijski vpliv zaznave raznolikosti in moderacijski vpliv sodobne komunikacijske tehnologije

Abstract

The article explores the moderating role of modern communication technology and the mediating role of information diversity perceived by virtual team members in the relationship between e-leadership and virtual team identity development. The assumptions and conceptual model are developed by combining constructs from the fields of psychology, sociology and management and using the triangulation approach to form a common conceptual model. The results show that e-leadership is directly and positively related to the development of virtual team identity. The contribution of the research is seen in the formation of a cognitive conceptual model that identifies the dimensions of virtual team identity development and systematically defines the relationship between e-leadership and virtual team identity development and preservation, taking into account moderation and mediation effects that occur in the virtual environment. The discussion addresses theoretical contributions, limitations, and opportunities for future research.

Keywords

• e-leadership
• virtual team identity
• social identification
• modern communication technology
• diversity perception of virtual team members