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Effective virtual teams for new product development

Ale Ebrahim, N.; Ahmed, S.; Abdul Rashid, S.H.; Taha, Z. (2012) Effective virtual teams for new product development. Scientific Research and Essay, 7 (21). pp. 1971-1985. ISSN 1992-2248

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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.

Item Type:	Article
Creators:	Ale Ebrahim, N.(1 Department of Engineering Design and Manufacture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Ahmed, S. Abdul Rashid, S.H. Taha, Z.
Journal or Publication Title:	Scientific Research and Essay
Additional Information:	Department of Engineering Design and Manufacture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Virtual teams, collaboration, questionnaires, communication, information, integration, performance, success, cross-functional teams, product development.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) L Education > L Education (General) T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User:	Mr. Nader Ale Ebrahim
Date Deposited:	18 Jun 2012 09:16
Last Modified:	18 Jun 2012 09:16
URI:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/3316

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