Enhancing innovation for emerging market multinationals: Overseas R&D in exploitative and exploratory forms

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Multinational firms from emerging markets can boost their learning capacity by expanding R&D activities into nations beyond their home country. An increase in learning is attainable if emphasis is placed on exploitative and explorative forms of overseas R&D to enable use of both existing and new knowledge. When top managers are characterized by nationality diversity and openness, the influence of R&D on learning can be strengthened further.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2023), "Enhancing innovation for emerging market multinationals: Overseas R&D in exploitative and exploratory forms", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 33-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-04-2023-0111