Virtual R&D teams and SMEs growth: A comparative study between Iranian and Malaysian SMEs

Ale Ebrahim, Nader and Ahmed, S. and Taha, Z. (2010) Virtual R&D teams and SMEs growth: A comparative study between Iranian and Malaysian SMEs. African Journal of Business Management, 4 (11). pp. 2368-2379. ISSN 1993-8233

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Abstract

This paper explores potential advantages of using virtual teams for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a comprehensive review on various aspects of virtual teams. Based on the standing of the pertinent literatures, attempt has been made to study the aspects by online survey method in Iran and Malaysia. In both countries, SMEs play an important role in their economies, employments, and capacity building. Virtual R&D team can be one of the means to increase SMEs efficiency and competitiveness in their local as well as global markets. In this context, surveys have been conducted to evaluate the effects of virtuality to the growth of SMEs. The study addresses some differences between two countries in engaging virtual research and development (R&D) teams in their SMEs. It is observed that there is a significant difference between the SMEs turnover that employed virtual team and that did not employ the virtual team. The way for further studies and recommend improvements are proposed.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Virtual R&D team small and medium enterprises survey developing countries medium-sized enterprises product development teams information-systems manufacturing smes small businesses large firms innovation communication technology questionnaires
Subjects:	A General Works / általános művek > AC Collections. Series. Collected works / gyűjteményes munkák, sorozatok H Social Sciences / társadalomtudományok > H Social Sciences (General) / társadalomtudomány általában L Education / oktatás > L1 Education (General) / oktatás általában Q Science / természettudomány > Q1 Science (General) / természettudomány általában T Technology / alkalmazott, műszaki tudományok > T2 Technology (General) / műszaki tudományok általában T Technology / alkalmazott, műszaki tudományok > TS Manufactures / különféle iparágak, ipari termékek
Depositing User:	Dr. Nader Ale Ebrahim
Date Deposited:	30 May 2013 11:20
Last Modified:	30 May 2013 12:45
URI:	http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/5375

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