Description:With easy access to the Internet and the opportunity for organizations and individuals to communicate with greater ease and efficiency, modern organizations are rapidly becoming part of a growing virtual community. This technology affects a variety of organizations, from law enforcement agencies and libraries to government agencies and universities. This book provides a comprehensive collection of research works that describe such organizations, the policies and practices they have implemented, and challenges they have faced in adapting to the virtual world. The examples of the utilization and management of virtual applications and practices in organizations will benefit those who plan to implement such applications as well as those who already have.