Najafi-Tavani, Z., Giroud, A. and Sinkovics, R. R. (2012) Mediating effects in reverse knowledge transfer processes: the case of knowledge-intensive services in the U.K. Management International Review, 52(3), pp. 461-488. (doi: 10.1007/s11575-011-0097-9)
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Abstract
- Building upon knowledge-based and network views, this paper seeks to examine how subsidiary characteristics (subsidiary willingness and subsidiary external embeddedness) and relationship characteristics (internal embeddedness, socialization mechanisms and shared values) impact the extent of Reverse Knowledge Transfer (RKT). - A survey was carried out to build a database of 178 subsidiaries operating in Knowledge Intensive Business Service (KIBS) sectors in the United Kingdom. - Our analysis indicates that willingness and socialization mechanisms are the most significant determinants of the extent of RKT. Further, the impacts of shared values and internal embeddedness are mediated by subsidiary willingness. The results also highlight the significant association between socialization mechanisms and internal embeddedness. Contrary to our expectation, external embeddedness has a negative influence on the extent of RKT.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Knowledge transfer, headquarter, subsidiaries, reverse knowledge transfer. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Sinkovics, Professor Rudolf |
| Authors: | Najafi-Tavani, Z., Giroud, A., and Sinkovics, R. R. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management |
| Journal Name: | Management International Review |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISSN: | 0938-8249 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1861-8901 |
| Published Online: | 27 October 2011 |
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