Technology Use in the Virtual R&D Teams


Essay, 2012

7 Pages


Abstract or Introduction

Problem statement: Although, literature proves the importance of the technology role in the effectiveness of virtual Research and Development (R&D) teams for new product development. However, the factors that make technology construct in a virtual R&D team are still ambiguous. The manager of virtual R&D teams for new product development does not know which type of technology should be used. Approach: To address the gap and answer the question, the study presents a set of factors that make a technology construct. The proposed construct modified by finding of the field survey (N = 240). We empirically examine the relationship between construct and its factors by employing the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). A measurement model built base on the 19 preliminary factors that extracted from literature review. The result shows 10 factors out of 19 factors maintaining to make technology construct. Results: These 10 technology factors can be grouped into two constructs namely Web base communication and Web base data sharing. The findings can help new product development managers of enterprises to concentrate in the main factors for leading an effective virtual R&D team. In addition, it provides a guideline for software developers as well. Conclusion: The second and third generation technologies are now more suitable for developing new products through virtual R&D teams.

Details

Title
Technology Use in the Virtual R&D Teams
College
The University of Malaya
Authors
Year
2012
Pages
7
Catalog Number
V190699
ISBN (eBook)
9783656158363
File size
587 KB
Language
English
Notes
Please Cite: Ale Ebrahim, N., Ahmed, S., Abdul Rashid, S. H., &amp, Taha, Z. (2012). Technology Use in the Virtual R&amp,D Teams. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 5(1), 9-14.
Keywords
Collaboration teams, questionnaires performance, cross-functional teams, product development, structural equation modeling, measurement model, literature review, e virtual, Virtual R&D teams
Quote paper
Nader Ale Ebrahim (Author)Ahmed Shamsuddin (Author)Rashid Salwa Hanim Abdul (Author)Taba Zahari (Author), 2012, Technology Use in the Virtual R&D Teams, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/190699

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