Networks, R&D Projects and Subsidiary Behavior in a Host Country



Document title: Networks, R&D Projects and Subsidiary Behavior in a Host Country
Journal: BAR - Brazilian Administration Review
Database:
System number: 000552957
ISSN: 1807-7692
Authors: 1
2
3
Institutions: 1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro. Brasil
2Universidade Estadual do Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara. Brasil
3Florida International University, Miami, Florida. Estados Unidos de América
Year:
Volumen: 14
Number: 1
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
English abstract This article aims to verify how multinational subsidiaries establish their networks in a host country. The literature addresses only networks formed between the subsidiary and its mother and sister companies. However, to consider the external network is essential, because the subsidiaries are not a mere receptor of knowledge from the headquarters, they develop their own capability for creating knowledge and innovation for the multinational. To examine the creation of these networks, this paper focuses on two subsidiaries located in Brazil belonging to a group that carries out R&D projects in partnership with several organizations in the country and creates research and development networks in their sector. To analyze the network characteristics, the authors used Ucinet and NetDraw software and found the following results: (a) geographic distance is a driver in establishing partnership among subsidiaries and executor organizations; (b) the majority of the relationships are tied between a company and a research organization, showing that theoretical knowledge and practical experience are considered by companies to develop and market project outcomes; and (c) although the subsidiaries belong to the same group, they do not have strong ties.
Disciplines: Administración y contaduría
Keyword: Administración de la producción
Keyword: Networks,
Subsidiaries,
R&D,
Technological capabilities,
Production management
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