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Table of contents
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Knowledge transfer in multinational companies
2.1. Core definitions
2.2. Different types ofknowledge
2.2.1. TacitKnowledge
2.2.2. Explicit Knowledge
2.3. The knowledge-based view of the firm
2.4. Exploring different methods of transferring knowledge
2.4.1. The importance ofknowledge transfer
2.4.2. Nonaka’s knowledge Matrix
2.4.3. Methods of transferring knowledge
2.4.3.1. Information Technology
2.4.3.2. Expatriation
2.4.3.3. Center ofExcellence
2.4.3.4. Multinational Teams
3. Multinational Teams
3.1. Different types of multinational teams
3.2. Formation of multinational teams
3.2. Staffing of multinational teams
3.3. Goals of multinational teams
3.4. Potential drawbacks of multinational teams
4. Knowledge transfer through multinational teams
4.1. Creation and sharing of knowledge in multinational teams
4.1.1. Conditions
4.1.2. Transferring explicitknowledge in a multinational team
4.1.3. Transferring tacit knowledge in a multinational team
4.1.4. Applying Nonaka’s knowledge matrix to multinational teams
4.1.5. Mental models shared by a team
4.2. Obstacles of transferring knowledge through multinational teams
4.2.1. Stickiness of knowledge
4.2.2. Free rider problem
4.2.3. Lack of common language
4.2.4. Costs
5.. Discussion
6. Conclusion
- Quote paper
- Dennis Schiedat (Author), 2011, Knowledge Transfer through multinational teams, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/191400
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