Knowledge Sharing among Scientists: Why Reputation Matters for R&D in Multinational Firms

Knowledge Sharing among Scientists: Why Reputation Matters for R&D in Multinational Firms

Knowledge Sharing among Scientists: Why Reputation Matters for R&D in Multinational Firms

Knowledge Sharing among Scientists: Why Reputation Matters for R&D in Multinational Firms

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Overview

Explores the relationship between social characteristics of scientists and the interpersonal sharing of technological knowledge. The findings illuminate attributes of reputation conducive to the voluntary transfer of timely, relevant, technological knowledge among individual R&D scientists in the same multidivisional, multinational firm.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781349376766
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date: 01/13/2009
Edition description: 1st ed. 2009
Pages: 220
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

PRESCOTT C. ENSIGN is Assistant Professor of Management, University of Ottawa, Canada.

Table of Contents

A Knowledge-Based View of the Firm: The Global Context Managing Globally Distributed Work: The Challenges Knowledge Creation in Globally Distributed Work Knowledge Transfer in Globally Distributed Work Knowledge Reuse in Globally Distributed Work Knowledge Integration in Globally Distributed Work Organizational Structures for Knowledge Processes Managing Knowledge Processes in Globally Distributed Environment
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