Introduction to Virtual R&D Teams Model for New Product Development

Nader Ale Ebrahim

ISBN 10: 3639769090 / ISBN 13: 9783639769098

Published by Scholars' Press Aug 2015, 2015

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Increased global competitions have urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop new products faster. Virtual research and development (R&D) teams in SMEs can offer a solution to speed up time-to-market of new product development (NPD). However, factors that affect the effectiveness of virtual teams for NPD are still not adequately verified. This book presents the correlations between virtual R&D team constructs and virtual team effectiveness by developing a 'Virtual Research and Development Team' (ViR&DT) model. The items, which may influence the effectiveness of virtual teams, are taken from the literature. Through an online survey and by application of structural equation modeling (SEM) technique, the proposed model has been tested. The results suggest that the process construct is strongly correlated to the effectiveness of virtual teams. Therefore, NPD managers in virtual R&D teams should concentrate on the process of new product development rather than simply equipping the teams with the latest technology or employing highly qualified experts. Further empirical research is recommended to fully explore and appreciate the breadth of application of the ViR&DT model. 52 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Virtual R&D Teams Model for New Product Development
• Publisher: Scholars' Press Aug 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639769090
• ISBN 13: 9783639769098
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 4D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 4 millimeters depth
• Weight: 96 grams

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Synopsis

Increased global competitions have urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop new products faster. Virtual research and development (R&D) teams in SMEs can offer a solution to speed up time-to-market of new product development (NPD). However, factors that affect the effectiveness of virtual teams for NPD are still not adequately verified. This book presents the correlations between virtual R&D team constructs and virtual team effectiveness by developing a “Virtual Research and Development Team” (ViR&DT) model. The items, which may influence the effectiveness of virtual teams, are taken from the literature. Through an online survey and by application of structural equation modeling (SEM) technique, the proposed model has been tested. The results suggest that the process construct is strongly correlated to the effectiveness of virtual teams. Therefore, NPD managers in virtual R&D teams should concentrate on the process of new product development rather than simply equipping the teams with the latest technology or employing highly qualified experts. Further empirical research is recommended to fully explore and appreciate the breadth of application of the ViR&DT model.

About the Author

Nader Ale Ebrahim received his PhD in Technology Management from Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya. He holds MSc in the Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran, Iran. His current research interest focuses on E-skills, Research Tools, Bibliometrics, Maximized research visibility, and managing virtual R&D teams in SMEs.