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Process Construct In The Virtual R&D Teams, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, S.H. Abdul Rashid, Z. Taha, M. Mohammadjafari Dec 2012

Process Construct In The Virtual R&D Teams, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, S.H. Abdul Rashid, Z. Taha, M. Mohammadjafari

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

literature proves the importance of the process role in the effectiveness of virtual research and development (R&D) teams for new product development (NPD). However, the factors that make process construct in a virtual R&D team are still unclear. The manager of virtual R&D teams for NPD does not know which items of process should be used. To address the gap and answer the question, the study presents a set of factors that make a process construct. The proposed construct modified by finding of the field survey. We empirically examine the relationship between construct, dimensions and its factors by employing the …


Effective Virtual Teams For New Product Development, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, S.H. Abdul Rashid, Z. Taha Jun 2012

Effective Virtual Teams For New Product Development, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, S.H. Abdul Rashid, Z. Taha

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

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 …


Technology Use In The Virtual R&D Teams, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, S.H. Abdul Rashid, Z. Taha Jan 2012

Technology Use In The Virtual R&D Teams, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, S.H. Abdul Rashid, Z. Taha

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Problem statement: Although, literature proves the importance of the technology role in the effectiveness of virtual Research and Development (R&D) teams for new product development. However, the factors that make technology construct in a virtual R&D team are still ambiguous. The manager of virtual R&D teams for new product development does not know which type of technology should be used. Approach: To address the gap and answer the question, the study presents a set of factors that make a technology construct. The proposed construct modified by finding of the field survey (N = 240). We empirically examine the relationship between …


Virtual R&D Teams Definition, N. Ale Ebrahim Jan 2012

Virtual R&D Teams Definition, N. Ale Ebrahim

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Introduction: The literature related to virtual R&D teams reveals a lack of depth in the definitions (Ale Ebrahim et al., 2010). Although virtual teamwork is a current topic in the literature concerning global organizations, it is problematic to define the meaning of 'virtual teams' across multiple institutional contexts (Chudoba et al., 2005). The concept of a "team" is described as a small number of people with complementary skills who are equally committed to a common purpose, goal, and working approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable (Zenun et al., 2007). It is worth mentioning that virtual teams (VTs) are …