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Management International Review
Erschienen in: Management International Review 2/2011

01.04.2011 | Research Article

Exploring the Effects of Vertical and Lateral Mechanisms in International Knowledge Transfer Projects

verfasst von: Assoc. Prof. Francesco Ciabuschi, Asst. Prof. Henrik Dellestrand, Asst. Prof. Philip Kappen

Erschienen in: Management International Review | Ausgabe 2/2011

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Abstract

  • Knowledge is critical for creating and sustaining competitive advantage and in today’s fast-moving international market firms need to leverage knowledge globally. Therefore, one important question becomes what effect different transfer mechanisms have on transfer success.
  • This study investigates 169 international knowledge transfer projects in multinational corporations focusing on the role of hierarchy, heterarchy and IT in terms of effects on knowledge transfer success, that is, efficiency and effectiveness of the transfer project.
  • We find that the effects of the different integrative and coordinative structures on knowledge transfer success are contradictory. Centralization through headquarters involvement is negatively related to knowledge transfer success in both its dimensions, while previous cooperation between subsidiaries has positive effects on transfer effectiveness, but not on efficiency. The use of IT nurtures knowledge transfer success in both dimensions.
  • This study adds to the knowledge about the effects of vertical and lateral mechanisms on the success of knowledge transfer projects.
Vorheriger Artikel International Integration and Coordination in MNEs
Nächster Artikel The Performance Effects of Headquarters’ Involvement in Lateral Innovation Transfers in Multinational Corporations

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Metadaten
Titel
Exploring the Effects of Vertical and Lateral Mechanisms in International Knowledge Transfer Projects
verfasst von
Assoc. Prof. Francesco Ciabuschi
Asst. Prof. Henrik Dellestrand
Asst. Prof. Philip Kappen
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2011
Verlag
SP Gabler Verlag
Erschienen in
Management International Review / Ausgabe 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0938-8249
Elektronische ISSN: 1861-8901
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11575-011-0068-1

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