citation_author
Fjellstrom, Daniella
citation_volume
31
citation_author
Chowdhury, Ehsanul H.
citation_author
Ahmad, Sohail
citation_author
Batkhuu, Bolortuya
citation_publication_date
9/2023
citation_title
Implications for multinational enterprises from emerging market subsidiaries’ reverse knowledge transfer
citation_pdf_url
https://repozytorium.kozminski.edu.pl/pl/system/files/Chowdhury.pdf
citation_issue
3
citation_journal_title
Central European Management Journal
citation_issn
2658-0845
citation_firstpage
326
citation_lastpage
343
dcterms.title
Implications for multinational enterprises from emerging market subsidiaries’ reverse knowledge transfer
dcterms.creator
Fjellstrom
dcterms.subject
multinational enterprises, drivers, constraints, opportunities, challenges
dcterms.description
Purpose – This study aims to understand the role of drivers, underlying challenges and, consequently, the implications of the reverse knowledge transfer (RKT) process for the multinational enterprises (MNE)s. Design/methodology/approach – A dyadic qualitative research design was used with a cross-country design covering perspectives from both the headquarters and subsidiaries from the USA, Denmark, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. In-depth interviews were conducted with managers in multiple sectors such as information technology, telecommunications, project management and engineering. Findings – The study reveals the constraints and drivers of the RKTprocess, and furthermore elaborates on the implications for MNEs. RKT can lead to the development of new processes, subsidiary independence and intraorganizational knowledge transfer. Besides, it can entail challenges such as position insecurity for subsidiaries and a blurring of the MNE market vision. The findings demonstrate several implications for the MNEs. Practical implications – The study highlights the direct implications of RKT for the multinational enterprises. The findings serve as a practical guide for global managers seeking to improve their competitive edge. Originality/value – The study presents a framework of the RKT process from emerging market subsidiaries to parent companies, that demonstrates the role of drivers, underlying challenges and implications of the RKT process for the MNEs
dcterms.contributor
Fjellstrom
dcterms.date
9/2023
dcterms.type
Text
dcterms.format
text/html
dcterms.identifier
https://repozytorium.kozminski.edu.pl/pl/pub/7280
dcterms.abstract
Purpose – This study aims to understand the role of drivers, underlying challenges and, consequently, the implications of the reverse knowledge transfer (RKT) process for the multinational enterprises (MNE)s. Design/methodology/approach – A dyadic qualitative research design was used with a cross-country design covering perspectives from both the headquarters and subsidiaries from the USA, Denmark, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. In-depth interviews were conducted with managers in multiple sectors such as information technology, telecommunications, project management and engineering. Findings – The study reveals the constraints and drivers of the RKTprocess, and furthermore elaborates on the implications for MNEs. RKT can lead to the development of new processes, subsidiary independence and intraorganizational knowledge transfer. Besides, it can entail challenges such as position insecurity for subsidiaries and a blurring of the MNE market vision. The findings demonstrate several implications for the MNEs. Practical implications – The study highlights the direct implications of RKT for the multinational enterprises. The findings serve as a practical guide for global managers seeking to improve their competitive edge. Originality/value – The study presents a framework of the RKT process from emerging market subsidiaries to parent companies, that demonstrates the role of drivers, underlying challenges and implications of the RKT process for the MNEs
dcterms.language
en
dcterms.modified
2023-12-14T16:56+01:00