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Forms of host‐country national learning for enhanced MNC absorptive capacity

Charles M. Vance, Yongsun Paik · 2005 · Journal of Managerial Psychology

Summary. This study identifies twelve forms of learning that host-country nationals in multinational corporation subsidiaries need to improve knowledge absorption and transfer. Through interviews with managers across three organizational levels, the researchers found that effective learning areas include language skills, cross-cultural awareness, technical management, and understanding MNC strategy and culture. These learning forms enhance the corporation's ability to generate and distribute knowledge globally.

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Vance, C. M., & Paik, Y.. (2005). Forms of host‐country national learning for enhanced MNC absorptive capacity. Journal of Managerial Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683940510623407

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DOI
10.1108/02683940510623407
Countries
United States
Regions
North America
Categories
innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation
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2026-04-28