Essays about: "Knowledge Management in Multinational companies"

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1. 6. Managing Knowledge during Internationalization: The Case of Ntex

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Caterina Negrini; Andrea Urban; [2018-07-05]
   Keywords : internal knowledge management; knowledge transfer; international business;

   Abstract : The view of knowledge as a strategically important asset for organizations is nowadays widespread and and the choice about how to manage this asset internally has gained increasing attention. Existing literature indicates that internal management of knowledge differs in Small- and Medium-sized companies (SMEs) and Multinational companies (MNCs). READ MORE

3. 7. Influencing factors on the implementation and integration of strategic improvement systems in multinational corporations: A case study of Volvo Production System in geographically dispersed subsidiaries within Volvo Group Trucks Powertrain

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Emil Rydin; Jessica Millegård; [2018-07-03]
   Keywords : Company-specific production systems; XPS; strategic improvement programs; VPS; lean programs; program management;

   Abstract : In today's competitive environment companies face the challenges of continuously working towards making their operations more efficient and effective in pursuance to remain a competitive advantage. In order to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement many enterprises have chosen to develop tailored company specific production systems, known as “XPS”, that aims to optimize the company’s operations. READ MORE

4. 8. Consideration of downstream functions in New Product Development : A case study at Company X

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Carl Philip Fredborg; Alexander Nilsson; [2018]
   Keywords : New product development; Project management; Product Lifecycle; Concurrent engineering; Design for X; Management of knowledge.; Produktutveckling; Projektledning; Produktlivscykel; Concurrent engineering; Design för X; Kunskapsförvaltning.;

   Abstract : In recent years, customers demand for new products has increased in line with a rapid technological change. This has put pressure on industrial companies regarding New Product Development (NPD) in order to continuously develop and produce products at or above the customers’ expectations. READ MORE

5. 9. Factors Influencing Cross-Cultural Adjustment: Swedish Expatriates in East Asia Pacific

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Vilma-Ida Soininen; Rebecca Mannebratt Mabro; [2018]
   Keywords : Asia Pacific; Cross-Cultural Adjustment; Expatriate Management; Swedish Expatriates;

   Abstract : Background: Today the world is getting more globalized, which has led to multinational companies sending out expatriates on foreign assignments. Mostly expatriates’ responsibilities are to transfer knowledge from the headquarters to the subsidiary and to improve the communication between the headquarters and the subsidiary. READ MORE

6. 10. The Cultural Impact on Information System Utilization : A comparative study between Sweden and Nicaragua

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Michelle Nilsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Culture; Information System Utilization; Sweden; Nicaragua;

   Abstract : Information system (IS) utilization and success are influenced by culture due to that the management is handled by individuals and their values that affect their behavior. Therefore, culture is an important aspect for implementation and evaluation of an information system and IS utilization. READ MORE