Title: The effect of task, team and technology on performance in agile virtual teams: an empirical study using PLS-SEM

Authors: Ali El Idrissi; Mohamed Amine Marhraoui; Mohamed Fourka

Addresses: Faculty of Science and Technology of Tangier, Engineering and Management of Innovative Systems Research Team, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 416, Tangier, Morocco ' Euromed University of Fes, UEMF, 30070, Fez, Morocco ' Faculty of Science and Technology of Tangier, Engineering and Management of Innovative Systems Research Team, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 416, Tangier, Morocco

Abstract: Agile principles suggest face-to-face conversation as an effective way of communication. Covid-19 lockdowns forced many agile teams to work remotely. Agile virtual teams (AVTs) combine agility with the reliance on technological tools to collaborate. Remote working, when adequately implemented, can bring a better value creation for stakeholders such as time, cost, and stress reduction. The literature review is limited and lacks both qualitative and quantitative studies explaining performance in AVTs. A conceptual model named 'C3T' was elaborated to identify factors impacting performance in AVTs. This model was tested through a quantitative approach using structural equations modelling. Data was collected from 149 participants through an online questionnaire. This study is one of the few ones which quantitatively analyse agility in virtual settings. It provides some practical insights regarding complexity, trust building, and technology adoption in AVTs. Other factors, such as motivation, conflicts, and cultural diversity, can be included in future studies.

Keywords: virtual teams; agility; AVT; agile virtual teams; task complexity; team experience; technology use; team performance; quantitative approach; PLS-SEM.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASM.2026.154945

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2026 Vol.19 No.3, pp.354 - 374

Received: 11 Nov 2024
Accepted: 07 Apr 2025
Published online: 20 Jul 2026 *

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