At present, the existing literature shows that the factors which influence the effectiveness of virtual teams for new product development are still ambiguous. To address this problem, a research design was developed, which includes detailed literature review, preliminary model and field survey....

Hidden Champions (HCs) are firms unknown to the wider public, but global leaders in the niche markets they serve. This paper looks at distinctive features of these firms, focusing on their dynamic capabilities. Employing a unique data base on German firms, we identify a representative sample of...

Hidden Champions (HCs) are firms unknown to the wider public, but global leaders in the niche markets they serve. This paper looks at distinctive features of these firms, focusing on their dynamic capabilities. Employing a unique data base on German firms, we identify a representative sample of...

We analyze the effects of digitalization and the knowledge acquired through vertical and institutional cooperation across the value chain on the introduction of patents and technological, namely, product and process, innovations in large, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We study...

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...

This scientific paper explores operational management strategies aimed at achieving sustainable productivity growth in manufacturing organizations. Productivity, a key driver of competitiveness and success, is intricately linked to the concept of sustainability in today's dynamic business world....

In modern conditions, quality management is already becoming a managerial function like any other function in the organization, as employees from all sectors and all departments should participate in it.The involvement of all employees in the organization contributes to total quality management....

Complete quality management as a modern concept is starting to be implemented in organizations in the Republic of North Macedonia. Its implementation is based on the perceptions of the positive effects it offers. This concept enables visible changes in organizations, while offering several...

The implementation of total quality management as a contemporary concept has already begun in the organizations in the Republic of Macedonia. This implementation is based on the conclusion of the positive effects that total quality management offers. Its concept provides visible changes in the...

Increased global competitions have urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop new products faster. Virtual research and development (R&D) teams in SMEs can offer a solution to speed up time-to-market of new product development (NPD). However, factors that affect the effectiveness of...