Learning from subsidiaries: The case of Spanish firms in China

Simon Landau Dolan; Maria Eugenia Sánchez Vidal; Yingying Zhang Zhang

Learning from subsidiaries: The case of Spanish firms in China

Simon Landau Dolan
, Maria Eugenia Sánchez Vidal
, Yingying Zhang Zhang

Esade

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Abstract

The paper reviews the literature on learning and knowledge management, focusing on the context of learning relationships between headquarters and subsidiaries in international business. Research questions are addressed using a qualitative comparative case framework of two Spanish firms in China. Within its limitations, the results highlight the relevance of learning from subsidiaries in China, which is characterized by high market complexity and turbulence. Finally propositions are generated for future research.

Original language	English
Pages	85-99
Specialist publication	International Business: Research, Teaching and Practice
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2008

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