NDLI: Reverse Knowledge Transfer from Overseas Acquisitions: A Survey of Indian MNEs

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Author	Nair, Smitha R. Demirbag, Mehmet Mellahi, Kamel
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	In this paper, we examine the effects of subsidiary level factors on reverse knowledge transfer (RKT) in MNEs from the emerging market of India (EM-MNEs). We argue that subsidiary level competencies and capabilities play a vital role in persuading the parent EM-MNEs to initiate the RKT in their attempt to overcome the disadvantages they have. The competency levels of the subsidiary have been captured in terms of the role that the subsidiary has in the network and its host country endowments. In addition, RKT requires the subsidiary units to collaborate closely with the parent EM-MNEs and is also dependent on the extent of complexity of this knowledge. The study involves a survey of MNEs from the emerging market of India with overseas acquisitions. We develop a set of hypotheses and test them with the data using OLS regression. Results show that higher levels of collaboration facilitate RKT to the parent firm, and this effect is more prominent in high technology and knowledge intensive industries. Also, subsidiaries that hail from host countries with a higher competitive index compared to India and those that perform the role of specialised contributors contribute more towards RKT. In addition, a higher level of knowledge complexity leads to a greater extent of RKT.
Starting Page	277
Ending Page	301
Page Count	25
File Format	PDF
ISSN	09388249
Journal	Management International Review
Volume Number	55
Issue Number	2
e-ISSN	18618901
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publisher Date	2015-03-25
Publisher Place	Berlin, Heidelberg
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Reverse knowledge transfer Emerging market multinationals Subsidiary role Collaboration Subsidiary competence India Business/Management Science Organization/Planning Emerging Markets/Globalization Business Strategy/Leadership Production/Logistics/Supply Chain
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Business and International Management Strategy and Management

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