Ale Ebrahim, Nader and Ahmed, Shamsuddin and Taha, Zahari (2010) Virtual R&D teams and SMEs' growth: A comparative study between Iranian and Malaysian SMEs. [Journal (Paginated)]
Ale Ebrahim, Nader and Ahmed, Shamsuddin and Taha, Zahari
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Abstract
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 to the growth of SMEs. The study addresses some differences between two countries in engaging virtual research and development (R&D) teams in their SMEs. It is observed that there is a significant difference between the SMEs turnover that employed virtual team and that did not employ the virtual team. The way for further studies and recommend improvements are proposed.
| Item Type: | Journal (Paginated) |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | ALE EBRAHIM, N., AHMED, S. & TAHA, Z. 2010. Virtual R&D teams and SMEs growth: A comparative study between Iranian and Malaysian SMEs. African Journal of Business Management, 4, 2368-2379. |
| Keywords: | Virtual R&D team, small and medium enterprises, survey, developing countries. |
| Subjects: | Computer Science > Human Computer Interaction JOURNALS > Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology JOURNALS > Journal of Information Technology Education Electronic Publishing > Peer Review |
| ID Code: | 7697 |
Virtual R&D teams and SMEs' growth: A comparative study between Iranian and Malaysian SMEs - Cogprints
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