The impact of operational structure,lateral integrative mechanisms and control mechanisms on intra-MNE knowledge transfer |
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Institution: | 1. Technology and Management Centre for Development, ODID, University of Oxford, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB, UK;2. College of Business Administration, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing 100070, China;3. Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2TY, UK |
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Abstract: | This study develops and tests a comprehensive framework aimed at explaining outbound knowledge transfer at subsidiary level in multinational enterprises (MNEs). Three groups of influencing factors are examined; the operational structure surrounding the subsidiary, lateral integrative mechanisms and control mechanisms. Results indicate that the operational structure, knowledge sharing incentives, and subsidiary socialization, have a positive influence on outbound knowledge transfer. Further, permanent teams as lateral integrative mechanism negatively influence knowledge transfer, while the use of liaison mechanisms and temporary teams have a positive influence. Hypotheses are tested using data on 74 subsidiaries. |
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