VIRTUAL TEAMS’ DOMAIN: IN NEED OF ATTENTION

Abstract

Due to COVID-19 implications many people work as part of a virtual team. This paper verifies popularity of the scientific discipline and whether it has been developed sufficiently. It compares virtual teams domain to another discipline, summarizing trends for post-COVID reality. The author uses a literature review to analyze findings from previous studies. He refers to external, quantitative studies (e.g., market research) and comparative analysis to assess scientific and social character of the domain. Findings show that virtual teams subject is indeed popular and it gained on popularity right after the COVID-19 outbreak. Despite its universality, it seems to be less developed in comparison to IT project management. According to forecasts, remote work is to persist and become a common working style. Author indicates Virtual teams’ domain: In need of attention a need for qualitative and empirical studies and outlines areas for further research that can support practitioners.