Essays about: "Repatriation knowledge transfer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Repatriation knowledge transfer.

  1. 1. What happens in expatriation, stays in expatriation - A study of how absorptive capacity enables organizational learning from repatriate knowledge

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ebba Idsäter; Natalie Sjölander; [2020-06-29]
    Keywords : Repatriation; Absorptive capacity; Organizational learning; Repatriate knowledge management; International assignments;

    Abstract : In today’s globalized and knowledge driven business landscape, many MNCs make heavy investments in sending international assignees to transfer intra-firm knowledge between organizational units. Though, high turnover rates among homecoming international assignees, i.e. repatriates, imply that MNCs often fail to tap into their knowledge. READ MORE

  3. 2. Repatriation in Swedish companies. Perceptions, underlying factors and improvements

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna Ek; Elisabeth Nilsson; [2017-08-30]
    Keywords : International Human Resource Management; expatriation; expatriate; repatriation; repatriate; Swedish companies;

    Abstract : Companies today are becoming increasingly globalized with operations in different locations across the world. This international increase has led to changes in the companies’ human resource management due to a larger workforce operating abroad. READ MORE

  4. 3. Knowledge transfer from expatriate to headquarters - What obstacles are limiting and why?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Nils Norling; Julia Retz; [2013-07-15]
    Keywords : Knowledge transfer; Expatriation; Knowledge Management; Knowledge Sharing;

    Abstract : As the world market in the 21th century is more globalized than ever, it is common for companies to send expatriates on international assignments. These expatriates gain valuable knowledge and experience during their time abroad which can be used by the company to create a competitive advantage. READ MORE

  5. 4. Bringing Knowledge back home : A multiple case study on how Swedish MNCs handle repatriation and knowledge transfer

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Amalia Vinogradova; Sakib Zaman; Karl Emil Svensson; [2012]
    Keywords : Repatriation; knowledge transfer; global mindset; MNC; international assignment;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to examine how Swedish-based MNCs handle their repatriation process with a focus on knowledge transfer upon return. Moreover, the study reviewed whether a global mindset is present or not in the companies and if it is associated with how repatriates’ knowledge is utilized. READ MORE

  6. 5. Expatriates, an Untapped Source of Valuable Knowledge? : A study of how MNCs exploit knowledge from Swedish expatriates

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Theresia Verschuur; Jacob Skimutis; [2011]
    Keywords : Knowledge transfer; expatriates; international assignments; repatriation;

    Abstract : Due to increased globalization, MNCs are increasingly relocating employees on international assignments. During their international assignments, expatriates gain a vast amount of knowledge that can be valuable to the firm. READ MORE