Editing Virtual organization (section)

=== Technological ===

Virtual organizations are completely dependent to [[technology]] as they are entirely [[internet-based]]. It is more than necessary for the individuals involved in a partnership to possess similar technological tools from its associates. Compatibility matters resulting from the [[Computer hardware|hardware]] and [[software]] such as the [[operating system]] as well as certain computer’s software might disturb the efficiency of the virtual organization. For instance, the occurrence of incompatibility issues (difficulty in integrating information generated with dissimilar tools) concerning the hardware or software, would dramatically affect virtual organizations’ process and performance as they depend on these tools. Institute, uphold and spread a definite common knowledge between partners is one of the ultimate issue to virtual organizations’ management. [[Security]] and [[Information privacy|data protection]] also constitute a significant challenge as all the information regarding virtual organizations are transmitted and gathered digitally.<ref name=Lee /> A continuous control and evaluation of the technology utilized should be done by virtual organizations in order to prevent being outdated and losing opportunities.<ref>[http://www.muhlenberg.edu/depts/abe/business/miller/virorg.html] Engemann, K. and Miller, H., 1997. The Role of Information Technology in Managing Virtual Organizations. England: University of Oxford</ref>