Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
2-23-2010
Abstract
In this paper, advantages and drawbacks of virtual teams in research and development (R&D) are studied. With the globalization of commercial practices and advances in information and communication technologies, increasing numbers of enterprises are establishing cross-functional, geographically distributed virtual teams. Virtual teams in R&D are designed to access external resources and knowledge to maximize the competitive advantage from limited labor and resources. A survey has been conducted on 210 Malaysian and Iranian manufacturing companies, aimed to investigate the characteristics of R&D collaborations and extract the main advantages/disadvantages’ factors of virtual teams. These factors can be a guide line for R&D manager to achieve better performance of virtual teams.
Recommended Citation
Ale Ebrahim, N.; Ahmed, S.; and Taha, Z., "Benefits and pitfalls of virtual R&D teams: an empirical study" (2010). Research Publications (2006 to 2010). 4661.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2006_2010/4661
Divisions
fac_eng
Event Title
6th International Communication & Information Technology Management Conference (ICTM 2010)
Event Location
Tehran, Iran
Event Dates
February. 23-24
Event Type
conference