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International Business and Management
ISSN: 1876-066X
Series editor(s): Professor Pervez Ghauri
Subject Area: International Business
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Chapter 2 The Inherent Challenges of Knowledge Transfer Across Countries and Cultures
| Title: | Chapter 2 The Inherent Challenges of Knowledge Transfer Across Countries and Cultures |
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| Author(s): | Tracy Stanley, Paul Davidson |
| Volume: | 27 Editor(s): Stefania Mariano, Mirghani Mohamed, Qadir Mohiuddin ISBN: 978-1-78052-112-1 eISBN: 978-1-78052-113-8 |
| Citation: | Tracy Stanley, Paul Davidson (2011), Chapter 2 The Inherent Challenges of Knowledge Transfer Across Countries and Cultures, in Stefania Mariano, Mirghani Mohamed, Qadir Mohiuddin (ed.) The Role of Expatriates in MNCs Knowledge Mobilization (International Business and Management , Volume 27), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp.25-43 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/S1876-066X(2011)0000027005 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| Article type: | Chapter Item |
| Abstract: | Purpose — The purpose of this chapter is to outline the findings of research into knowledge transfer across countries and culture and the implications of the findings for human resource practitioners. Methodology/approach — Use of a qualitative case study methodology approach was employed. Findings — The findings highlight the inherent difficulty of knowledge transfer and the broad range of factors that influence the knowledge transfer process and which are connected together in a complex and non-linear manner. Research implications — The research revealed insight into those managers most likely to be effective at knowledge transfer and what characteristics and experiences had supported this openness to knowledge from outside of their cultural context. The lessons from the research can be incorporated into the selection and development processes for expatriates. Originality value — The study affirmed the critical importance of face-to-face interaction in knowledge transfer. The research also resulted in the development of a practical model and tool, which pulls together the broad range of factors that impact on knowledge transfer. |
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