Cross-border transfer of knowledge: cultural lessons from project Globe

Article Abstract:

The conclusions relating to cross-border transfer of knowledge drawn from the GLOBE study of 62 cultures are used to design an executive development program for a North European business school. The problems in transferring knowledge across borders due to cultural differences are discussed and suggestions are offered to successfully manage such transfers.

Europe, Analysis, Cross-cultural orientation, Technology transfer, Management development programs, Cross cultural training

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Managing alliance networks: emerging practices of multinational corporations

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Multinational companies are increasingly becoming an integral part of alliance networks. The reasons for forming alliance networks are discussed. The practices required to manage these alliances are presented based on interviews of a number of executives from multinational corporations.

United States, General services, Alliances, partnerships, Multinational Corporations, International business enterprises, Alliances and partnerships, Logistics, Business networks (Social groups)

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Transfer of managerial practices by French food retailers to operations in Poland

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A study examining the ways in which the French food retailers transferred their managerial practices to their operations in Poland is presented.

Foreign operations, France, Poland, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Food industry, Food and beverage production/distribution software

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