2003
DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400056
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MNC knowledge transfer, subsidiary absorptive capacity, and HRM

Abstract: Based on a sample of 169 subsidiaries of MNCs operating in USA, Russia, and China, this paper investigates the relationship between MNC subsidiary HRM practices, absorptive capacity and knowledge transfer. The paper makes two key contributions. First, the paper examines the relationship between the application of specific HRM practices and the level of the absorptive capacity. Second, the paper suggests that absorptive capacity should be conceptualized as being comprised of two dimensions-ability and motivatio… Show more

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“…The use of these instruments for knowledge transfer has been intensively analyzed in recent studies (e.g., Minbaeva et al, 2003). One important result is that foreign delegations may enhance knowledge flows within…”
Section: Theory and Hypotheses: A Knowledge-based View Of Virtual Assmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The use of these instruments for knowledge transfer has been intensively analyzed in recent studies (e.g., Minbaeva et al, 2003). One important result is that foreign delegations may enhance knowledge flows within…”
Section: Theory and Hypotheses: A Knowledge-based View Of Virtual Assmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Besides, we included subsidiary size as smaller subsidiaries may be more innovative (Minbaeva et al, 2003) and may therefore apply new concepts such as virtual delegates earlier than larger ones. We measured size as the number of employees working in the subsidiary.…”
Section: Control Variablesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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