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Virtual organizations : a case study of the Polish agricultural sector
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to diagnose the activity of virtual organizations in Polish
agriculture and to determine the importance of trust in their formation and development.DESIGN/APPROACH/METHODOLOGY: An approach based on Gioia methodology was applied. Five
organizations created by farmers to sell their products directly to consumers were deliberately
selected. In each case, the farmers collaborated to build the foundations of a virtual
organization. The study involved the method of a diagnostic survey and an interview
questionnaire as a research instrument.FINDINGS: Modern information and communications technologies allow for the effective
shortening of the distance between organizations potentially interested in cooperation. The
empirical research involving Polish organizations of farmers operating in the virtual space
shows that the crucial element determining their success is building consumer trust through
providing high-quality products and delivering them on time.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: It has been found that for buyers of food products quality is the highest
value. Confidence in the quality of products resulting from the previous experience or the
experience of friends was a decisive motive for placing orders.ORIGINALITY/VALUE: Identification of the factors determining the functioning of virtual
organizations in the agribusiness sector in Poland.peer-reviewe
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