Effective Virtual Teams for New Product Development
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Title : Effective Virtual Teams for New Product Development
Author(s) : Nader Ale Ebrahim
Subject : unspecified
Area : Management
Language : English
Year : 2012
Journal : Scientific Research and Essay
Volume : 7
Issue : 21
Pages : 1971-1985
Isbn : 1992-2248
Doi : 10.5897/SRE10.1005
Author(s) : Nader Ale Ebrahim
Abstract : At present, the existing literature shows that the factors which influence the effectiveness of virtual teams for new product development are still ambiguous. To address this problem, a research design was developed, which includes detailed literature review, preliminary model and field survey. From literature review, the factors which influence the effectiveness of virtual teams are identified and these factors are modified using a field survey. The relationship between knowledge workers (people), process and technology in virtual teams is explored in this study. The results of the study suggest that technology and process are tightly correlated and need to be considered early in virtual teams. The use of software as a service, web solution, report generator and tracking system should be incorporated for effectiveness virtual teams.
Keywords : Virtual teams, collaboration, questionnaires, communication, information, integration, performance, success, cross-functional teams, product development.Subject : unspecified
Area : Management
Language : English
Year : 2012
Affiliations : | Research Support Unit, Centre of Research Services, Institute of Research Management and Monitoring (IPPP), University of Malaya, Malaysia |
Volume : 7
Issue : 21
Pages : 1971-1985
Isbn : 1992-2248
Doi : 10.5897/SRE10.1005
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