Hem... Geographical distance isn't a sensible parameter when computers are involved, because what matters is informational distance. Knowledge isn't transmitted

Hem... Geographical distance isn't a sensible parameter when computers are involved, because what matters is informational distance. Knowledge isn't transmitted through physical proximity but through the exchange of information. The problem here is that most companies and workers lack the IT skills to operate as a virtual company or a learning organisation, so onboarding is complicated and gaining experience is difficult. Skilled workers are frustrated by the inefficiency of less competent colleagues and the organisation itself, while all the friction points are highly visible rather than hidden within in-person collaboration. This can't be studied without comparing virtual companies/learning organisations to companies from the time of Taylor/Weber/Fayol.