Investigating the influence of absorptive capacity of recipients within cross-border transfer of knowledge: evidence from emerging markets
基于巴基斯坦移动网络企业的调查数据，研究了接收方吸收能力、学习意愿、知识源吸引力及关系质量如何影响新兴市场高技术部门内部的知识转移效果。
Purpose This study aims to investigate whether the absorptive capacity, learning intent of the recipient, the attractiveness of the knowledge source and the relationship quality between the recipient and the source in high-technology sectors in emerging markets influences the nature of the intra-organizational knowledge being transferred. Design/methodology/approach A total of 180 completed survey responses from all cellular network providers operating in Pakistan were analyzed. This study uses multiple regression analysis to empirically tests the above relationships using data from the cellular network sector in Pakistan. Findings The findings highlight how the highly educated workforce and the motivation to learn has an impact on the effective cross-border sharing of knowledge, both technological and marketing knowledge. Originality/value This study is one of the few to test the factors that influence the effective and efficient transfer of knowledge from developed to emerging markets.