scholarly journals Modeling Creativity For The Multinational Firm

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Gabberty ◽  
Jennifer D. E. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Multinational Corporation ◽  
Multinational Firm ◽  
Common Theme ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Knowledge Assets ◽  
Primary Driver ◽  
Information And Communication

Much has been written about the proliferation of the modern multinational corporation (MNC) as a primary driver of globalization [Bhagwati, 2004; Rugman and Verbeke 2004; Wolf. 2004]. A common theme shared by all MNCs expanding into foreign markets is the notion of how best to manage the knowledge assets of the firm from all perspectives in order to achieve maximum performance while concomitantly increasing the ability of the firm to innovate while expanding. This paper examines the processes of idea creation within multinational corporations in parallel with the role that information and communication technology (ICT) plays as a driver of that innovation.

scholarly journals FENOMENA PARADOKS GANG SELULER

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Ratna Istriyani
Keyword(s):  
Urban Communities ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Multinational Corporation ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Rural Environment ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Media Collaboration

Nama gang (jalan kecil) selama ini dianggap sebagai petunjuk alamat atau jalan dan lazim ditemukan di masyarakat urban yang lazim dengan relasi individualistis. Kendati demikian, nama gang kini juga mulai jamak ditemukan di lingkungan pedesaan. Namun bagaimana jika gang di pedesaan itu dinamai dengan logo dan brand telepon seluler? Tentu saja itu adalah realitas yang paradoks dan ganjil. Realitas itu merupakan salah satu dari realitas aneh di era postmodern, yang mana korporasi multinasional telah berhasil menyerang kesadaran masyarakat secara ideologis (total). Keberhasilan itu juga merupakan hasil dari kolaborasi media (teknologi informasi dan komunikasi) serta pasar yang sangat intim dan masif. Oleh karena itu, bagaimana cara kita menemukan pintu keluar dari jeratan itu?Keyword: gang seluler, postmodern, korporasi multinasional.The name of the alley has been considered as a sign of address or road and is commonly found in urban communities that are prevalent with individualistic relations. Nevertheless, the name of the alley is now also starting to be found in a rural environment. But what if the alley in the countryside is named after the cell phone logo and brand? Of course it is a paradoxical and strange reality. That reality is one of the strange realities in the postmodern era, in which multinational corporations have succeeded in attacking people’s consciousness ideologically (totally). This success is also the result of media collaboration (information and communication technology) and a very intimate and massive market. Therefore, how do we find the exit from the trap?Keyword: cellular alley names, postmodern, multinational corporation.

Firm Heterogeneity in the Choice of Offshoring: Evidence from Korean Manufacturing Firms

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hea-Jung Hyun
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Firm Heterogeneity ◽  
Global Sourcing ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Intensity Information ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Relationship

Using firm-level data on offshoring of Korean manufacturers, this paper examines the relationship between firm heterogeneity and the probability of adopting offshoring. The results of the paper suggest that firm productivity may not be an important determinant for Korean firms' offshoring decision. A firm's global sourcing decision may rather depend on other characteristics such as factor intensity, research and development (R&D) intensity, information and communication technology (ICT) level, and affiliation with foreign markets when industry specificity is controlled for.

scholarly journals A Grounded Theory for ICT-Mediated Tacit Knowledge Transferability in MNCs

10.28945/4107 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 311-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Sharaf Qdah ◽  
Amer Nizar Fayez AbuAli ◽  
Juhana Salim ◽  
Tarek Issa Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Communication Medium ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Aim/Purpose: A vital business activity within organizations is tacit knowledge (TK) transfer. This work aims to propose a novel framework for TK transferability in multinational corporations (MNCs) from the information and communication technology (ICT) perspective. Background: In the past two decades, researchers have developed several frameworks for TK transfer based on humanistic, business, and educational perspectives. However, a review of the existing work revealed that TK transfer has seldom been examined from an ICT perspective. Methodology: A qualitative method was adopted because it was considered the most appropriate for the research requirements. A grounded theory approach was employed to generate the items that potentially affect the transferability of TK. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, along with observations when possible. The study sample consisted of 20 expert interviewees in Malaysia. An inductive ongoing data analysis process based on grounded theory via open, axial, and selective coding was used as the primary analysis method. In addition, comparative and frequency count analyses were used to examine the collected data. Contribution: The main contribution of this study is its use of the grounded theory approach, which resulted in the generation of items that affect the transferability of TK, not all of which had been identified by previous researchers. This paper reports one of the few inductive studies conducted on TK transferability among MNCs and, therefore, makes distinct contributions to the literature on TK management, specifically bringing to the fore the intricacies involved in TK transferability. Findings: Information and communication technology plays a crucial role in and has a positive impact on TK transfer in MNCs. This study evaluated the potential of various ICT channels to facilitate TK transfer. The findings show that ICT tools cannot completely substitute for face-to-face contact. Tacit knowledge that has a high degree of complexity requires sophisticated channel features for its transfer. From this standpoint, virtual face-to-face communication is the richest communication medium in the ICT hierarchy. On the other hand, email and voicemail are less effective channels for TK transfer, while synchronous groupware is an intermediate communication medium. The findings highlight the importance of utilizing an appropriate mix of channels to improve TK transferability. Recommendations for Practitioners: It is recommended that practitioners consider the diverse aspects of TK and the potential of a range of ICT channels for the TK transfer process in order to increase the efficiency of TK transfer. The analytic categories developed in this study may give managers new insights into and a better understanding of how TK can be supported in a modern organization and how to overcome the barriers to TK transfer.

Information and Communication Technology and Cultural Change

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Hansen ◽  
Tom Postmes ◽  
Nikita van der Vinne ◽  
Wendy van Thiel
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Construal ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ict For Development ◽  
Practical Implications

This paper studies whether and how information and communication technology (ICT) changes self-construal and cultural values in a developing country. Ethiopian children were given laptops in the context of an ICT for development scheme. We compared children who used laptops (n = 69) with a control group without laptops (n = 76) and a second control group of children whose laptop had broken down (n = 24). Results confirmed that after 1 year of laptop usage, the children’s self-concept had become more independent and children endorsed individualist values more strongly. Interestingly, the impact of laptop usage on cultural values was mediated by self-construal (moderated mediation). Importantly, modernization did not “crowd out” traditional culture: ICT usage was not associated with a reduction in traditional expressions (interdependent self-construal, collectivist values). Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Manajemen Stratejik Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi untuk Peningkatan Mutu Pembelajaran SMK Ciledug Al Musaddadiyah dan SMKN 1 Garut

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
Partono Partono
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
General Description ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
School Learning

So far, in implementing school strategies, they tend not to utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT), despite the availability of ICT resources available. Stages of strategic management are needed to generate the vision, mission, objectives, policy, program, budget, and procedures as well as control and evaluation process as an effort to utilize ICT to improve school quality. Based on the interpretation and the results of the study, it is concluded that schools have organized stages in strategic management that enable schools to have a quality profile. The impact of effective utilization of ICTs for schools is the achievement of effective school management, as per the National Education Standards, which is characterized by effective planning, implementation, control, and evaluation of school ICTs.The purpose of this study is to get a general description, describe, and reveal the Strategic Management of Information and Communication Technology Utilization to Improve the Quality of School Learning in Ciledug Al Musaddadiyah Vocational High School and Garut 1 Vocational High School, both on environmental analysis, strategic formulation, implementation and strategic evaluation. The research method used in this research is the case study method, because the problems studied occur in the place and situation of Ciledug Al Musaddadiyah Vocational School and Vocational High School 1 Garut. The use of case study models in this study is based on the consideration that to provide an overview of the strategic management activities of the use of ICTs carried out at vocational high schools with the ultimate goal of being able to improve the quality of school learning. Based on observations in the field of SMK 1 Garut and SMK Al Musaddadiyah Ciledug Garut is one of the public schools and private schools that have these advantages.

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