Human resources practices influencing the knowledge transfer within the multinational corporations : mediating effect of social capital

2012

Masteroppgave i økonomi og administrasjon - Universitetet i Agder 2012 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to support the inadequate empirical studies existing in the related literature –the ways human resources practices facilitating knowledge transfers by developing social capital within multinational corporations. Method: Relevant data is collected through seven in-depth interviews with executives of a multinational corporation from Norway. Qualitative analysis has been used at data analysis stage. Findings: Findings indicate that training and internal communication as human resources management practices has an influence on knowledge transfers. Also, cognitive social capital among emp…