Organizational Design and the Utilization of Subsidiary Knowledge in Multinational Firms: Attention as the Mediator
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2012-06-07
Author(s)
Abstract (De)
We offer a theory and empirical test of the influence of organizational design on the extent to which a parent firm of a multinational corporation utilizes the knowledge held by a focal subsidiary of the firm. We argue that this relationship is mediated by the amount of attention this subsidiary receives from the parent firm. Thus, an appropriate organizational design could direct the attention of parent firm managers towards the focal subsidiary and this increased attention could lead to a more extensive utilization of the subsidiary's knowledge. Testing hypotheses on three aspects of formal organizational design (autonomy, subsidiary mandates, home-base augmenting mission) with a unique sample of 287 subsidiaries, we find broad support for the theory and highlight the implications for academia and practice.
Language
German
Keywords
Organizational Design
Attention-Based View
Knowledge
Multinational Corporation
Subsidiary
Mediation
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Start page
1
End page
9
Pages
9
Event Title
SMS Strategic Management Society Special Conference 2012
Event Location
Singapore
Event Date
07.-09.06.2012
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
221066