Success Strategies and Knowledge Transfer in Cross-Border Consulting Operations /

Success Strategies and Knowledge Transfer in Cross-Border Consulting Operations analyzes the international operations of consulting firms. Apart from developing a theoretical framework which differs from traditional theories about international trade, the main issues analyzed in this book are: 1) Su...

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Main Author: Svensson, Roger
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2000.
Series:Economics of science, technology, and innovation ; 19.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Success Strategies and Knowledge Transfer in Cross-Border Consulting Operations analyzes the international operations of consulting firms. Apart from developing a theoretical framework which differs from traditional theories about international trade, the main issues analyzed in this book are: 1) Success determinants when tendering for international consulting contracts; 2) The choice between exports, acquisition of a local firm or establishing a greenfield office when entering foreign markets; 3) The extent and nature of knowledge transfer to emerging markets; 4) The role of development agencies in international consulting projects; 5) The trend towards, and consequences of, more management services included in international projects; 6) The effects on competition when state-owned consulting firms are allowed to operate in the international market. The empirical analysis of these issues is based on a unique database of individual tender documents which Swedish consulting firms have submitted abroad.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 204 pages)
ISBN:9781461543855 (electronic bk.)
1461543851 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:1381-0480 ;