Sökning: "absorptive capacities"
Hittade 4 uppsatser innehållade orden absorptive capacities.
1. Beyond borders and barriers: A qualitative study of foreign direct investment and its effect on knowledge transfer in Rwanda
C-uppsats, Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledningSammanfattning : Foreign direct investment has been considered to provide an avenue for knowledge transfer between investors and entrepreneurs. However, few studies have investigated what capacities influence the quality of cross-border knowledge transfer. LÄS MER
2. Inward FDI and InnovationIn the Context of a Least Developed Country - A single case study on the innovation system of Kigali, Rwanda
Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolSammanfattning : Previous research shows a theoretical debate regarding the relationship between inward FDI and local innovation, where researchers argue for further research with a contextual focus. In the setting of Rwanda and its aspiration to transform from a least developed country to a knowledge-based service economy, this case study aims to understand how local actors perceive the relationship between inward FDI and innovation. LÄS MER
3. Knowledge Transfer in Innovation Development Teams : A Case Study of Atlas Copco
Master-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenSammanfattning : This study addresses the research gap on knowledge transfer on a team level, by examining the potential and realized Absorptive Capacity (ACAP) on the receiver's side and potential and realized Disseminative Capacity (DCAP) on the sender's side. The research question and purpose relate to how ACAP and DCAP can aid innovation development teams in reaching their goals and what role social integration mechanisms play in this process. LÄS MER
4. The Nexus of FDI - Absorptive Capacity and GDP growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Magister-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenSammanfattning : Within 10 years the outlook on Africa has shifted from a continent of destitute to the potential next new emerging market. This study is relevant in this regard to investigate to what extent SSA countries are reaping the benefits of foreign investment inflows and the absorptive capacities necessary to benefit from FDI. LÄS MER