Implications for multinational enterprises from emerging market subsidiaries’ reverse knowledge transfer

Purpose This study aims to understand the role of drivers, underlying challenges and, consequently, implications reverse knowledge transfer (RKT) process for multinational enterprises (MNE)s. Design/methodology/approach A dyadic qualitative research design was used with a cross-country covering perspectives from both headquarters and subsidiaries USA, Denmark, Pakistan, India Bangladesh. In-depth interviews were conducted managers in multiple sectors such as information technology, telecommunications, project management engineering. Findings The reveals constraints drivers RKT process, furthermore elaborates on MNEs. can lead development new processes, subsidiary independence intra-organizational transfer. Besides, it entail position insecurity blurring MNE market vision. findings demonstrate several Practical highlights direct enterprises. serve practical guide global seeking improve their competitive edge. Originality/value presents framework emerging parent companies, that demonstrates