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Effective Virtual Teams for New Product Development
Scientific Research and Essay (2012)
  • Nader Ale Ebrahim
  • Shamsuddin Ahmed
  • Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid
  • Zahari Taha
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.
Keywords
  • Virtual teams,
  • collaboration,
  • questionnaires,
  • communication,
  • information,
  • integration,
  • performance,
  • success,
  • cross-functional teams,
  • product development.
Publication Date
June 7, 2012
Citation Information
Ale Ebrahim, N., Ahmed, S., Abdul Rashid, S. H., & Taha, Z. (2012). Effective Virtual Teams for New Product Development. [Full Length Research Paper]. Scientific Research and Essay, 7(21), 1971-1985.