Course: Virtual work

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Course title Virtual work
Course code KAE/VWE
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kubátová Jaroslava, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Online block teaching - see the terms here http://bit.ly/KAE-VW Introduction to the course, explanation of seminar tasks New ways of virtual work, requirements on workers, freelancing, coworking Effectiveness of virtual communication - general principles The future of virtual reality for common users

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 24 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 24 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to prepare students for future career opportunities with the use of virtual environment.
Student understands the importance and possibilities of the use of the virtual environment in current society and economy in an international context Student is oriented at the virtual labor market Student can be successful at the virtual labor market Student understands the business principles in the virtual environment Student is able to take advance of virtual environment to support business activities Student is able to cooperate within a virtual team
Prerequisites
Basic computer literacy.

Assessment methods and criteria
Systematic Observation of Student, Questionnaire, Anamnestic Method

The students are supposed to have good access to the internet from their own device from a place outside the faculty (e.g. from their house) for the seminars. Link to further instructions: http://bit.ly/KAE-VW (copy the link to your search engine) Attendance Active work Tasks solving within given deadlines
Recommended literature
  • Seriosity. Virtual Worlds, Real Leaders: Online games put the future of business leadership on display. http://domino.research.ibm.com/comm/www_innovate.nsf/images/gio-gaming/$FILE/ibm_gio_gaming_report.pdf..
  • Birdie, A.K., Jain, M. (2016). Organizational Behavior and Virtual Work. Concepts and Analytical Approaches.. Oakville.
  • Ellis, J.B. - Luther,K., - Bessiere,K. - Kellogg, W.A. Games for Virtual Team Building. Prezentováno na ACM DIS 2008: The Conference on Desogning Interactive Systems. Cape Town 25.2. - 27.2.2008, http://jellis.org/work/jbe-dis2008.pdf..
  • JVWR Editorial Team. Journal of Virtual Worlds Research.
  • Kaiser, P.R. - Tullar W.L. - McKowen, D. Student Team Projects by Internet. Business Communication Quarterly 63(4), s. 75-82..
  • Lipnack, J., - Stamps, J. Virtual teams: Reaching across space, time and organizations with technology. New York, John Wiley & Sons, s. 18..
  • Méda, D., Vendramin, P. (2013). Reinventing Work in Europe. Value, Generations and Labour.. Paris.
  • Shekhar, S. (2016). Managing the Reality of Virtual Organizations. Chennai.
  • Suchan, J. - Hayzak, G. The communication characteristics of virtual teams: A case study. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 44(3), s. 174-186..
  • Sutherland, L., Janene-Nelson, K. (2018). Work Together Enywhere. A Handbook on Working Remotely.. Delft.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter