Essays about: "expatriate knowledge"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 19 essays containing the words expatriate knowledge.

  1. 11. 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

  3. 12. Knowledge transfer and global R & D operations within MNC

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : NAN SONG; JINPING ZHU; [2012]
    Keywords : knowledge transfer mechanism; R D configuration; MNC;

    Abstract : With the development of globalization, increasingly more companies began to use worldwide resources to do product or service research and development. Multinational corporations (MNC) became to more rely on their subunits that located in different countries to conduct innovations. READ MORE

  4. 13. 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

  5. 14. Knowledge Transfer between Swedish firms andtheir Indian sales units: : Enablers, impediments, and the importance oforganizational culture

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Marcus Lövnord; Magnus Hölcke; [2011]
    Keywords : Case Studies; Knowledge trasfer;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore knowledge transfer between Swedish firms and their Indian sales units. We maintain that knowledge is a strategic contributor to the firm and that it is crucial to leverage knowledge to newly established subsidiaries abroad as selling-related knowledge is the key driver of sales performance. READ MORE

  6. 15. Being a Swedish Expatriate in Spain : A Study of Cultural Collisions

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Maria Göransson; Aida Bijedic; [2010]
    Keywords : Expatriate; culture; Spain; Sweden; cultural competence; cultural differences; culture shock;

    Abstract : Background Expatriate failure can be a devastating consequence for both an enterprise and the expatriate himself. An expatriate is a person who resides outside his native country for working purposes. Moving to a foreign country implies many challenges and problems. One of the challenges is the new culture. READ MORE