Abstract
In this paper we address the issue of managing knowledge within firms that span multiple countries. Through a series of semi-structured interviews with 29 senior managers, spanning three continents and 11 firms, we present insights on knowledge management approaches and strategies being undertaken. In the organizations we interviewed we found presence of three strategies for knowledge management: Headquarter Commissioned and Executed, Headquarter Commissioned and Regionally Executed, and Regionally Commissioned and Locally Executed. We also discuss challenges faced in executing global knowledge management initiatives.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 62-67 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | European Management Journal |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Global corporations
- International strategies
- Knowledge management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management