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Virtual collaborative R&D teams in Malaysia manufacturing SMEs
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Abstract
This paper presents the results of empirical research conducted during March to September 2009. The study focused on the influence of virtual research and development (R&D) teams within Malaysian manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The specific objective of the study is better u... view more
This paper presents the results of empirical research conducted during March to September 2009. The study focused on the influence of virtual research and development (R&D) teams within Malaysian manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The specific objective of the study is better understanding of the application of collaborative technologies in business, to find the effective factors to assist SMEs to remain competitive in the future. The paper stresses to find an answer for a question “Is there any relationship between company size, Internet connection facility and virtuality?”. The survey data shows SMEs are now technologically capable of performing the virtual collaborative team, but the infrastructure usage is less. SMEs now have the necessary technology to begin the implementation process of collaboration tools to reduce research and development (R&D) time, costs and increase productivity. So, the manager of R&D should take the potentials of virtual teams into account.... view less
Keywords
virtual business; team; manufacturing industry; new technology; small business; medium-sized firm; research and development; Malaysia; cooperation
Classification
Technology Assessment
Management Science
Interactive, electronic Media
Method
empirical
Free Keywords
small and medium enterprises; collaborative tools; questionnaires; virtual teams; JEL-codes: O32, O14, M11, O43, Z0, L23, L15, O31, M21
Collection Title
2nd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Technologies (MIMT 2011)
Editor
Thatcher, Steve; Venkatesh
Document language
English
Publication Year
2011
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
City
Singapore
Page/Pages
p. 114-117
ISBN
978-1-4244-9264-0
Status
Published Version; reviewed