The impact of operational structure, lateral integrative mechanisms and control mechanisms on intra-MNE knowledge transfer

Magnus Persson

International Business Review, 2006, vol. 15, issue 5, 547-569

Abstract: This study develops and tests a comprehensive framework aimed at explaining outbound knowledge transfer at subsidiary level in multinational enterprises (MNEs). Three groups of influencing factors are examined; the operational structure surrounding the subsidiary, lateral integrative mechanisms and control mechanisms. Results indicate that the operational structure, knowledge sharing incentives, and subsidiary socialization, have a positive influence on outbound knowledge transfer. Further, permanent teams as lateral integrative mechanism negatively influence knowledge transfer, while the use of liaison mechanisms and temporary teams have a positive influence. Hypotheses are tested using data on 74 subsidiaries.

Keywords: Knowledge; transfer; Subsidiaries; MNE; Integration; Integrative; mechanisms; Operational; structure; Control; mechanisms (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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