The development and sharing of knowledge by Centres of Excellence and transnational teams: A conceptual framework

Maria Adenfelt and Katarina Lagerström
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Maria Adenfelt: Uppsala University
Katarina Lagerström: Göteborg University

Management International Review, 2008, vol. 48, issue 3, No 4, 319-338

Abstract: Abstract Abstract and Key Results This paper develops a conceptual framework addressing the development and sharing of knowledge by Centres of Excellence and transnational teams, which are important organisational mechanisms used by headquarters to manage knowledge processes within multinational corporations. The inherent differences of Centres of Excellence and transnational teams are conceptualised in terms of pre-existing knowledge, practices, interaction and communication. The inherent differences in the organisational mechanisms influence the amount of subsidiary participation and what factors that facilitate and hamper knowledge development and sharing respectively.

Keywords: Centre of Excellence; Multinational Corporation; Knowledge Development; Knowledge Sharing; Transnational Team (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1007/s11575-008-0018-8

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