"The virtual organizing process—A critical tool for enterprise competit" by Wu F, Chu LK et al.

Journal of International Information Management

Article Title

The virtual organizing process—A critical tool for enterprise competitiveness in the information era

Authors

Wu F, Xi'an Jiaotong University
Chu LK, The University of Hong Kong
Li Hz, Xi'an Jiaotong University
Han XM, Academy of Machinery Science and Technology
Sculli D, The University of Hong Kong

Abstract

The term virtual enterprise has generated considerable confusion because of its rather liberal interpretation. This paper argues that the successful establishment of a virtual enterprise is mainly dependent on the virtual organizing processes of an enterprise's strategies ( VOPES), rather than on the actual manifested transformation of the whole into a single virtual organization. A three-dimensional dynamic framework for VOPES is presented, with the aim of providing a coherent model for positioning the various virtual organizing strategies, and at the same time giving VOPES dynamic tendencies towards market negotiation, co-operation, co-ordination and collaboration. To achieve a competitive advantage, the top management of an enterprise operating in an intense information environment can organize their enterprise virtually by using the three-dimensional framework of: virtual customer relationship, virtual outsourcing, and virtual knowledge and expertise. The generic IT architecture of VOPES is also described and discussed.

Recommended Citation

F, Wu; LK, Chu; Hz, Li; XM, Han; and D, Sculli (2003) "The virtual organizing process—A critical tool for enterprise competitiveness in the information era," Journal of International Information Management: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jiim/vol12/iss1/3

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