Knowledge Sharing among Scientists: Why Reputation Matters for R&D in Multinational Firms

Ensign, P.

Explores the relationship between social characteristics of scientists and the interpersonal sharing of technological knowledge. The findings illuminate attributes of reputation conducive to the voluntary transfer of timely, relevant, technological knowledge among individual R&D scientists in the same multidivisional, multinational firm.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-01-13

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230611733

DOI: 10.1057/9780230617131

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 220