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Virtual R&D Teams And Smes Growth: A Comparative Study Between Iranian And Malaysian Smes, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
Virtual R&D Teams And Smes Growth: A Comparative Study Between Iranian And Malaysian Smes, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
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This paper explores potential advantages of using virtual teams for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a comprehensive review on various aspects of virtual teams. Based on the standing of the pertinent literatures, attempt has been made to study the aspects by online survey method in Iran and Malaysia. In both countries, SMEs play an important role in their economies, employments, and capacity building. Virtual R&D team can be one of the means to increase SMEs efficiency and competitiveness in their local as well as global markets. In this context, surveys have been conducted to evaluate the effects of virtuality …
Virtual R&D Teams: A Sustainable Infrastructure For Promoting Smes, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
Virtual R&D Teams: A Sustainable Infrastructure For Promoting Smes, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
Research Publications (2006 to 2010)
small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are a major part of the industrial economies. Their survival and growth has therefore been a prominent issue. Research and development (R&D) enables firms to create new technologies and/or to build on existing technologies obtained through technology transfer. Nowadays unpredictable environment suggests that many firms seek new ways of conducting their business through some kind of R&D activities to make a profit and stay ahead of the competition. To survive in the global economy SMEs have to improve their products and processes exploiting their intellectual capital in a dynamic network of knowledge-intensive relations inside …
Virtual R&D Teams For Npd In Smes: Past, Present And Future Trend, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
Virtual R&D Teams For Npd In Smes: Past, Present And Future Trend, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
Research Publications (2006 to 2010)
This paper provides a comprehensive review on different aspects of virtual teams based on authentic and reputed publications. The purpose of the state-of-the-art literature review is to provide an overview of what is known about the structure and dynamics of R&D collaboration in SMEs. SMEs are the backbone of the world business. The focus of the investigation is on virtual R&D teams in SMEs. After providing a definition and importance of virtual teams, research and development (R&D), small and medium enterprises (SME) and new product development (NPD), the relationship between them will be examined. This paper seeks to address some …
R&D Networking And Value Creation In Smes, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
R&D Networking And Value Creation In Smes, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
Research Publications (2006 to 2010)
Research and development (R&D) activities are fundamental drivers of value creation in today’s technology-based Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs). Seemingly, a successful R&D is a task of innovation processes and development of R&D networks with allied companies. There is a perceived lack of understanding regarding the importance of SMEs and their need to continuously enhancing their technological capabilities for the purpose of establishing them in dominant market positions. This article presents R&D network issues from the perspective of their impact on value creation in SMEs. The fundamental trend to enable SMEs towards creation of new knowledge and diffuse in and …