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7 years ago

Knowledge transfer boosts local responsiveness in Chinese subsidiaries, shaping global impact.

Journal of World Business
Building subsidiary local responsiveness: (When) does the directionality of intrafirm knowledge transfers matter?
Zhaleh Najafi-Tavani, Matthew J. Robson, Ghasem Zaefarian, Ulf Andersson, Chong Yu

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The study looked at how knowledge sharing within a company affects how well its branches in different locations can adapt to local needs. They found that sharing knowledge and being able to learn from it helps branches be more responsive to local demands. Having similar values with the main company can also make this process smoother. Additionally, feeling safe to share ideas within the company can improve how well branches can adapt to local needs.