The Role of National Cultures in Foreign Subsidiaries’ Practices Applied to Support Knowledge Flow within MNCs
The Role of National Cultures in Foreign Subsidiaries’ Practices Applied to Support Knowledge Flow within MNCs

Summary/Abstract: The main goal of this paper is to contribute to a better understanding of intercultural aspects affecting cross-border knowledge flow in MNCs by recognizing similarities and differences pertaining to the practices supporting such flow in 200Polish-based subsidiaries grouped into clusters according to ‘national’ origin of parentcompany2.Analyses of data collected in 2014 encompassed descriptive statistics, andin-pair comparisons. Significant differences were identified by a Kruskall-Wallis test, Chi-Square Test, and a UMW test. Results suggest that such a flow was supported mainlyby discussions via ICT and access to databases. Significant differences between clusters were found for usage of e-learning programs, e-mentoring/e-coaching, virtual teams,and HRM practices.

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