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Headquarters’ Influence on Knowledge Transfer Performance

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  • Francesco Ciabuschi

    (Uppsala University)

  • Oscar Martín Martín

    (Public University of Navarre)

  • Benjamin Ståhl

    (Uppsala University)

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This paper investigates headquarters’ value-adding role in knowledge transfer. Transfer performance is considered in terms of both efficiency and effectiveness, and a model that includes headquarters’ distribution of decision-making rights, resource allocation, and direct intervention is tested on 141 innovation transfer projects. The findings indicate that headquarters have both positive and negative influences on the efficiency and effectiveness of transfer processes. There is thus a need to consider the inherent trade-offs in the choices made in promoting knowledge transfer.

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  • Francesco Ciabuschi & Oscar Martín Martín & Benjamin Ståhl, 2010. "Headquarters’ Influence on Knowledge Transfer Performance," Management International Review, Springer, vol. 50(4), pages 471-491, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:manint:v:50:y:2010:i:4:d:10.1007_s11575-010-0042-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s11575-010-0042-3
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