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Developing the Local Competence of Expatriate Manager for Emerging Markets: A Knowledge-based Approach

Li, Shenxue, Scullion, Hugh (2010) Developing the Local Competence of Expatriate Manager for Emerging Markets: A Knowledge-based Approach. Journal of World Business, 45 (2). pp. 190-196. ISSN 1090-9516. (doi:10.1016/j.jwb.2009.09.017) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:28606)

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Abstract

This paper proposes a theoretical framework for developing expatriate managers’ local competence in emerging markets from a knowledge-based perspective. We argue that local knowledge in emerging markets differs significantly from corporate knowledge transferred to those markets, and that its very nature determines its critical importance to expatriate managers’ business performance. We explore the processes and mechanisms through which local knowledge can be acquired and integrated into expatriate managers’ knowledge base supporting local talent development and their effective strategic decision-making. We suggest that conventional local competence development strategies may not be effective methods for developing global managers for emerging markets.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/j.jwb.2009.09.017
Uncontrolled keywords: Local competence; Expatriate manager; Local knowledge; Knowledge-based view; Local talent development in emerging markets; Talent management; China
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Department of Leadership and Management
Depositing User: Karen Finch
Date Deposited: 16 Jan 2012 16:24 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:06 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/28606 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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