Taengkliang, Buppachat and Don, Mohd Sobri and Othman, Abdul Rahim (2017) Local partner characteristics, knowledge transfer and international joint venture firms', performance in Thailand. In: Sintok International Conference on Social Science and Management (SICONSEM 2017), 5 December 2017, Adya Hotel, Langkawi Island, Kedah, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Purpose - Past studies reveal that one key factor to IJV success is the acquisition of knowledge (Hitt, Dacin, Levitas, Arregle & Borza, 2000). Knowledge transfer and transfer of tacit know-how and skills between partners can create competitive advantages to IJV firms (Giroud, 2000).Despite the importance of IJVs to the Thai economy, IJV firms are not always successful.Parent companies are often dissatisfied with the performance of their IJVs. This study examines the effects of local partner characteristics on knowledge transfer in IJV firms in Thailand.It also examines the relationship between knowledge transfers and IJV performance. The findings reveal that knowledge transfer significantly affected by local partner characteristics and knowledge transfer significantly affected IJV performance.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	eISBN 978-967-2064-65-7 Organized by: UUM PRESS Universiti Utara Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	International joint ventures, partner characteristics, knowledge transfer.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	School of Business Management
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2018 02:23
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2018 02:23
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/24515

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