Influences of Culture on Inter-Unit Knowledge Transfer Processes within Multinational Corporations
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This paper explores the influence of culture on inter-unit knowledge flows in multinational corporations. Based on literature review, the knowledge transfer process is categorized by the extent of exact copying of knowledge and the utilization of information technology. Individualism/collectivism dimension is chosen as the cultural factor. In addition, characteristics of knowledge are also taken into consideration in this paper, which consist of applicability and transferability. Multinational corporations in Taiwan are surveyed. Based on the results of questionnaire survey, both culture and knowledge characteristics have significant influences on inter-unit knowledge transfer processes within multinational corporations.
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