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Smes, Virtual Research And Development (R&D) Teams And New Product Development: A Literature Review, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
Smes, Virtual Research And Development (R&D) Teams And New Product Development: A Literature Review, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are indeed the engines of global economic growth. Their continued growth is a major subject for the economy and employment of any country. Towards that end, virtual research and development (R&D) could be a viable option to sustain and ease the operations of SMEs. However, literature shows there has not been a great deal of research into the diverse characteristic of virtual R&D teams in SMEs. This article provides a comprehensive literature review on different aspects of virtual R&D teams collected from the reputed publications. The purpose of the literature review is to provide an …
Virtual R&D Teams In Small And Medium Enterprises: A Literature Review, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
Virtual R&D Teams In Small And Medium Enterprises: A Literature Review, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha
Research Publications (2006 to 2010)
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the driving engine behind economic growth. While SMEs play a critical role in generating employment and supporting trade, they face numerous challenges, the prominent among them are the need to respond to fasting time-to-market, low-cost and rapid solutions to complex organizational problems. Towards that end, research and development (R & D) aspect deserves particular attention to promote and facilitate the operations of SMEs. Virtual R & D team could be a viable option. However, literature shows that virtual R & D teaming in SMEs is still at its infancy. This article provides a comprehensive …