Virtual Project Management Analysis : Case Company: Five More Minutes Games
Koskinen, Lotta (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020061118432
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020061118432
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Dispersion and virtual working have become widely popular in the last few years. Technology-based projects enable companies to recruit the best talents globally, to work more flexibly, and to minimize costs. However, this kind of working brings new challenges to management and requires a different kind of attention. The aim of the thesis was to identify, based on the literature, the key challenges of virtual dispersed project management and to further reflect on them against the daily operations of the case company. The objective of the study was to identify the potential areas calling for improvement and the strengths of the team through an in-depth analysis of the company, conducted by interviewing each team member.
The foundation for the thesis was built on the literature by field professionals and researchers. It consists of insights into project management, risk and conflict management, virtual team management and communication, and cross-cultural issues. The study was a qualitative company-internal analysis conducted with in-depth interviews with all the four members of the team. The interview frame consisted of semi-structured questions and themes directly linked with the literature.
The theoretical framework provides a thorough view on virtual working, as to what it consists of and what the best practices for effective management are. The results of the interviews were compared to the literature. They point out that the case company has managed to create a strong set-up within its first six months of operation. It can be concluded that especially the company’s technical solutions and processes are highly functional; yet, team spirit and personal relationships could be further developed. By acknowledging this, the company can improve its efficiency through increased creativity and employee involvement.
The foundation for the thesis was built on the literature by field professionals and researchers. It consists of insights into project management, risk and conflict management, virtual team management and communication, and cross-cultural issues. The study was a qualitative company-internal analysis conducted with in-depth interviews with all the four members of the team. The interview frame consisted of semi-structured questions and themes directly linked with the literature.
The theoretical framework provides a thorough view on virtual working, as to what it consists of and what the best practices for effective management are. The results of the interviews were compared to the literature. They point out that the case company has managed to create a strong set-up within its first six months of operation. It can be concluded that especially the company’s technical solutions and processes are highly functional; yet, team spirit and personal relationships could be further developed. By acknowledging this, the company can improve its efficiency through increased creativity and employee involvement.