Essays about: "Knowledge Management in Multinational companies"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 42 essays containing the words Knowledge Management in Multinational companies.

  1. 11. Learning to Manage the Unmanageable. A Case Study on Exchange Rate Risk Management within Globally Sourcing Multinational Corporations.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Charlotte Granfors Wellemets; Jun Liu; [2017-07-27]
    Keywords : Exchange Rate Risk Management; Multinational Corporations; Global Sourcing; Risk Management; Capability Transfers;

    Abstract : Background and problem: Existing research has shown that the various risks related to multinational corporations’ (MNCs) supply chains are inherent cost drivers, creating managerial challenges and coherently affecting the bottom line of the companies ( Clark & Marois, 1996; Stanczyk et al., 2017 ). READ MORE

  3. 12. Transformation in the Era of Digitization : A study of organizations implementing digital transformation projects with integrated project management and change management

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Ma. Concepcion Macalintal; Elena Chepkasova; [2017]
    Keywords : project management; change management; digital transformation; digitization; agile methodology;

    Abstract : Digital Transformation (DT), being the latest trend for business transformation and organizational change, synchronizes business processes and integrates information technology leading to operational efficiency and innovation which contributes to overall business strategy. However, aligning technology and processes with people within the organization and the customers remains a challenge. READ MORE

  4. 13. Mittelstand-off: Implications for target firms of Sino-German Mittelstand acquisitions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Konstantin Klüpfel; Erik Wester; [2017]
    Keywords : China; Germany; acquisition; M A; implications;

    Abstract : Sino-German Mittelstand acquisitions of recent years have received significant attention from the German public, politics, and media. In addition to a perceived imbalance between Germany and China regarding the treatment of foreign acquisitions, the key concern is that these acquisitions could diminish Germany's competitiveness by resulting in layoffs, relocation of production facilities to China, and knowledge transfer. READ MORE

  5. 14. Personnel motivation in multinational companies : standardization and adaptation

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Anna Stepanyan; [2016]
    Keywords : Multinational company; Motivation system; Cross-cultural differences; Standardization and adaptation; Motivational tools; Personnel motivation; Motivation in multinational companies;

    Abstract : With the increasing emergence of multinational companies and the increased popularity of these companies, the question of the organization of their activities becomes interesting for the HR community worldwide. These companies are renowned for deliberate management structure of human resources and their effective use. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Impact of Affirmative Action on Employees' attitudes towards equality : To BBBEE or not to BBBEE? A field study in South Africa

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Johanna Björnsund; Frida Grundström; [2016]
    Keywords : Affirmative action; B-BBEE; Apartheid; Employee attitudes; Organizational culture; Group identity; Diversity; Prejudice; Group integration; Equality;

    Abstract : Background- South Africa, the most southern country at the African continent as the name depicts, is a country where Apartheid has prevailed the historical and contemporary landscape of the nation.  The era of Apartheid, being a system of discrimination and segregation, produced racial imbalances within the South African society and polices of affirmative action was enforced as an attempt to redress the racial inequalities. READ MORE