New structural forms in multinationals: decentralization at the expense of personal communication networks?

Article Abstract:

Multinationals have been found to propagate personal and horizontal communication networks as indicated in recent literature. A case study done on a Finnish multinational indicates that decentralization had encouraged personal communication networks among top managers. Middle management and employees saw little chances to expand personal contacts with other units. The natural development of personal communication networks below top management was impeded by channelling, computerizing and formalizing information flows.

Analysis, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Communication, Communications, Decentralization (Management)

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Firm performance, knowledge transfer and international joint ventures [1]

Article Abstract:

Empirical evidence is presented for the transfer of intangible assets from foreign to host country partners contribution to the performance of the host country partner firms. The impact of a particular form of international alliance [18], international joint ventures, on the performance of the Japanese host country parent firms for the joint ventures is also described.

Japan, International aspects, Joint ventures, Strategic alliances (Business)

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Electronic communication and knowledge transfer

Article Abstract:

A new study investigates the potential of electronic communication systems as a process for disseminating inter-organizational knowledge. Different models of inter-organizational communication are proposed.

Research, Usage, Telecommunication systems, Organizational communication

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