The paper focuses on the study of the emerging cross-cultural specifics of undergraduate and graduate students from five different business schools. The study aims to examine the impact of these cultural differences on the commitment of global virtual teams by investigating the students' perception of global virtual teamwork in courses related to International Business and International Management. The study covers a comprehensive dataset collected over the period of 2019-2022, which includes students from five different business schools. The results of the study indicate that cross-cultural differences, such as national cultural values, individual biases, ethical aspects, and other factors, play a significant role in affecting the students' motivation and commitment to completing tasks and assignments within the global virtual teams across the selected business schools. The paper sheds light on the importance of understanding the cross-cultural specifics of students in global virtual teams and how these differences can impact their commitment and motivation. The results of the study can help educators and businesses in developing strategies to manage and overcome cultural differences in virtual teams, ensuring their success and effectiveness in a global context.

Authors:
Emil Velinov, Škoda Auto University, Czech Republic
Juergen Bleicher, Dualle Hochschule Baden-Wurttemberg (DHBW), Germany

About the Presenter(s)
Professor Emil Velinov is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at SKODA AUTO University in Czech Republic

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