This book shifts the debate on knowledge transfers within multinational corporations (MNCs) back to its core: How can we increase the effectiveness of cross-boarder transfers of knowledge? Several perspectives on international knowledge flows, from control issues to cultural barriers, are integrated into a comprehensive framework. Based on a sample of leading MNCs, empirical results show which managerial mechanisms have to be implemented to increase the benefit from knowledge transfers in headquarters and subsidiaries.

Autorentext

TINA C. CHINI is Assistant Professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. Her research on knowledge management has been presented at various international conferences and journals such as International Business Review and European Business Forum.

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Positioning Knowledge and the MNC Knowledge-Based Determinants of the MNC's Strategic Configuration A Model of Knowledge Transfer in MNCs Research Design and Methodology Analysis and Results Conclusions, Implications and Limitations