Search for dissertations about: "Cross-cultural transfer of knowledge"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Cross-cultural transfer of knowledge.

2. 1. Cross-cultural knowledge development : the case of collaboraitve planning in Egypt

   Author : Zeinab Noureddine Tag-Eldeen; Inga Britt Werner; Nabeel Hamdi; KTH; []
   Keywords : Cross-cultural transfer of knowledge; Knowledge development; dual role action research practitioner; social learning; Zifta context; Egyptians social philosophy; role of the planner; SRA - E-vetenskap SeRC ; SRA - E-Science SeRC ;

   Abstract : Planning has lent legitimacy to the development of society through the application of different theories and practices. With its embodied concepts and values, planning influences the direction of change that a society may achieve. READ MORE

4. 2. A paradigm questioned : a study of how the cultural relativity of modern management knowledge confines

   Author : Olof Wahlberg; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business and economics; management knowledge; cross-cultural management; development aid; technical assistance; Ekonomi; Business and economics; Ekonomi; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

   Abstract : This study is based upon the double proposition that a transfer of modern management knowledge is an important component of the development assistance given to Third World countries and that this knowledge has a cultural basis thatrestricts its transferability. The very essence of the cultural basis is thought to consist of culture contingent implicit assumptions about phenomena in the reality. READ MORE

5. 3. Cross-Cultural Challenges in Product Realization Process

   Author : Promporn Wangwacharakul; Bonnie Poksinska; Martina Berglund; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : With increased global competition, companies need to diversify their product realization process to gain advantages offered by different geographical areas. However, different cultural backgrounds of people and companies situated around the world can lead to challenges in crosscultural collaboration. READ MORE

6. 4. Organizational capabilities for managing the offshoring of product development

   Author : Petra Edoff; Christer Norström; Jayakanth Srinivasan; Stefan Cedergren; Vinit Parida; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : offshoring; outsourcing; product development; management; culture; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : Large multinationals must continually innovate to produce products and services that meet the needs of a global market. In order to distribute work across multiple sites, they use techniques such as offshoring and outsourcing. This requires them to address organizational and cultural aspects to coordinate distributed product development activities. READ MORE