“…Moreover, studies on transformational leadership in virtual teams show inconsistent results regarding effectiveness [ 6 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ]. According to the current state of research, delegative leadership concepts that focus on autonomy, participation, and self-control are recommended for virtual teamwork [ 15 , 17 , 24 , 25 ]. Studies on shared leadership in virtual teams report positive influences on team effectiveness and performance [ 6 , 15 , 18 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ].…”