Managing Virtual Teams: Getting the Most from Wikis, Blogs, and Other Collaborative Tools

Appendix BGlossary

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accessibility Measurement of how well websites can be accessed by those with disabilities. Many countries have passed laws that require that all websites are accessible. (At the time of publication, the United States only required that websites being accessed by government employees be accessible. However, a recent court decision against Target’s online store on behalf of a blind user indicates that this may change.)

adaptable organization A company where all the units understand how they fit into the larger whole so that the organization can coordinate ...