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.
Nader
Ale Ebrahim holds a PhD degree in Technology Management from the Department of
Engineering Design and Manufacture, Faculty of Engineering, University of
Malaya. He holds a Master of Science in the Mechanical Engineering from the
University of Tehran with distinguished honors. He also has over 19 years of
experience in the establishment of the R&D departments in different
companies, heading projects as the project director and project coordinator and
implementing knowledge based system in the R&D department. His current
research interest focuses on E-skills, Research Tools, Bibliometrics and
managing virtual NPD teams in SMEs’ R&D centers. His papers/articles have
published and presented in the several journals and conferences.
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