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Central European Management Journal

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Year 9/2023 
Volume 31 
Issue 3

Implications for multinational enterprises from emerging market subsidiaries’ reverse knowledge transfer

Daniella Fjellstrom
University of Gävle

Ehsanul Chowdhury
University of Gävle

Sohail Ahmad
University of Gävle

Bolortuya Batkhuu
University of Gävle

9/2023 31 (3) Central European Management Journal

DOI 10.1108/CEMJ-08-2022-0097

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Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to understand the role of drivers, underlying challenges and, consequently, the implications of the reverse knowledge transfer (RKT) process for the multinational enterprises (MNE)s.
Design/methodology/approach – A dyadic qualitative research design was used with a cross-country design covering perspectives from both the headquarters and subsidiaries from the USA, Denmark, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. In-depth interviews were conducted with managers in multiple sectors such as information technology, telecommunications, project management and engineering.
Findings – The study reveals the constraints and drivers of the RKTprocess, and furthermore elaborates on the implications for MNEs. RKT can lead to the development of new processes, subsidiary independence and intraorganizational knowledge transfer. Besides, it can entail challenges such as position insecurity for subsidiaries and a blurring of the MNE market vision. The findings demonstrate several implications for the MNEs.
Practical implications – The study highlights the direct implications of RKT for the multinational enterprises. The findings serve as a practical guide for global managers seeking to improve their competitive edge.
Originality/value – The study presents a framework of the RKT process from emerging market subsidiaries to parent companies, that demonstrates the role of drivers, underlying challenges and implications of the RKT process for the MNEs

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Fjellstrom, Daniella & Chowdhury, Ehsanul H. & Ahmad, Sohail & Batkhuu, Bolortuya (2023). Implications for multinational enterprises from emerging market subsidiaries’ reverse knowledge transfer. (2023). Implications for multinational enterprises from emerging market subsidiaries’ reverse knowledge transfer. Central European Management Journal, 31(3), 326-343. https://doi.org/10.1108/CEMJ-08-2022-0097 (Original work published 9/2023AD)

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Fjellstrom, Daniella and Chowdhury, Ehsanul H. and Ahmad, Sohail and Batkhuu, Bolortuya. “Implications For Multinational Enterprises From Emerging Market Subsidiaries’ Reverse Knowledge Transfer”. 9/2023AD. Central European Management Journal, vol. 31, no. 3, 2023, pp. 326-343.

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Fjellstrom, Daniella and Chowdhury, Ehsanul H. and Ahmad, Sohail and Batkhuu, Bolortuya. “Implications For Multinational Enterprises From Emerging Market Subsidiaries’ Reverse Knowledge Transfer”. Central European Management Journal, Central European Management Journal, 31, no. 3 (2023): 326-343. doi:10.1108/CEMJ-08-2022-0097.

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