Knowledge transfer objects and innovation performance

Solmaz Sajadirad; Astrid Heidemann Lassen

Knowledge transfer objects and innovation performance

Solmaz Sajadirad, Astrid Heidemann Lassen

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Abstract

Local knowledge of globally distributed subsidiaries may be a valuable source of innovation for headquarters. However, acquiring local knowledge of subsidiaries and transforming it into innovation performance remains a challenge for many multinational companies. In this paper, based on analysis of eleven multinational companies present in Danish industry, we characterize different approaches to the use of knowledge transfer objects (static vs. dynamic), and discuss the respective effect on innovation performance. A conceptual framework is proposed to classify such different approaches on the basis of the characteristics of the knowledge transfer processes and use of the knowledge transfer objects.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 17th International CINet Conference, Turin, Italy
Number of pages	12
Publisher	Continuous Innovation Network
Publication date	2016
ISBN (Print)	978-90-77360-19-4
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	17th International CINet Conference: “Innovation and tradition: the old and the new” - Turin, Italy Duration: 11 Sept 2016 → 13 Sept 2016

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Conference	17th International CINet Conference
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Turin
Period	11/09/2016 → 13/09/2016

Keywords

Knowledge transfer objects
Boundary object
Innovation performance

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