Essays about: "expatriate knowledge"

Showing result 16 - 19 of 19 essays containing the words expatriate knowledge.

  1. 16. Knowledge transfer from expatriates : A study of MNCs’ exploitation of expatriates’ knowledge

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Frida Hermansson; Ulrika Kilnes; [2008]
    Keywords : Knowledge transfer; learning; expatriation; repatriation; expatriate failure.;

    Abstract : This paper investigates how expatriates experience that their knowledge gained from international assignments is transferred and exploited by the MNC. The results from 93 expatriates from eleven Large Cap companies suggest that knowledge is not exploited trough formal mechanisms. READ MORE

  3. 17. Assimilation of repatriate knowledge : A study of knowledge management in 39 Large Cap companies

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Frida Hermansson; Rikard Andersson; [2008]
    Keywords : Expatriation; repatriation; knowledge transfer; knowledge management; organizational learning.;

    Abstract : It has been stated in many studies that MNCs are in the position of transferring and combining market knowledge and by doing so are creating a competitive edge on national firms. In addition, research has also pointed out the expatriates as one of the most important vehicles for transporting this knowledge. READ MORE

  4. 18. Inter(man)tional Assignments? : - A Study Concerning Women’s Possibilities to Work Abroad

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Sara Sundqvist; Sandra Gustafsson; [2007]
    Keywords : Expatriation; international assignment; gender; leadership; women; networks; dual-careers;

    Abstract : SUMMARY Title: Inter(man)tional Assignments? – A Study Concerning Women’s Possibilities to Work Abroad Problem: How do women perceive their possibilities to obtain an international assignment? Purpose: The main purpose with this study is to create an understanding for women’s possibilities to obtain an international assignment. To be able to achieve this and to obtain a more faceted picture two types of sectors have been examined; larger Swedish corporations within the Swedish business world and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. READ MORE

  5. 19. Structured knowledge transfer in a high technology industry

    University essay from Ekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Cecilia Gullberg; Pieter Pelser; [2006]
    Keywords : Structured; Knowledge transfer; High technology; South Africa; Jörgen Ljung;

    Abstract : Background: Due to the rapid change of conditions knowledge is becoming increasingly more importance today. Knowledge is now considered superior to technology and capital as a source of competitive advantage, however needs to be efficiently transferred and well managed to explore its full potential. READ MORE